Miscanthus sinensis 'Zwergelefant'
eulalia 'Zwergelefant'
A clump-forming, deciduous grass to 150cm tall, with narrow, arching leaves which are green to start with turning orange-bronze in autumn. Flowers unfurl pink, turning cream-white with age
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Grey Silver | Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink Grey Silver | Green Brown Yellow | ||
| Winter | Brown Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Miscanthus can be deciduous or evergreen grasses with tufted or spreading habit, erect stems bearing arching, linear leaves and terminal panicles of silky spikelets in late summer or autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet. See onamental grasses cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Remove dead foliage and old flowered stems in early spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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