miscanthus varieties
Miscanthus varieties are a staple for New Zealand gardeners seeking graceful ornamental grasses with year-round interest. Known for their distinctive foliage, drought tolerance, and impressive flower plumes, miscanthus offers a range of options for landscaping and garden design. Whether you’re looking to create privacy borders, add texture to mixed plantings, or choose a statement specimen for your garden, there’s a miscanthus variety perfectly suited for your space. This guide highlights popular miscanthus varieties, detailing their features, uses, and growing tips to help you select the ideal type for your outdoor landscape.
Miscanthus 'Zebrinus'
Miscanthus 'Zebrinus' (Zebra Grass) is a striking ornamental grass recognised for its bold horizontal yellow banding across arching green leaves. This dramatic variety adds strong visual interest and movement to New Zealand gardens throughout the growing season. Its upright clumping habit makes it ideal for borders mass planting and feature positions. Easy to grow and low maintenance Miscanthus 'Zebrinus' is perfect for adding texture and contrast to garden landscapes.
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Miscanthus sinensis
Miscanthus sinensis is an ornamental grass that grows as a clump of narrow, arching, green leaves. The colouring gives a light silver-green effect to the foliage, hence the common name, Japanese Silver Grass. Tall spikes of plum-like flowers are borne in summer, which are cream with a pink tone as they grow to 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide. Miscanthus sinensis is commonly included in mixed plantings, planted around a water feature, used as a backdrop for other plants, or included in borders.
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