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Miscanthus sinensis 'Huron Sunrise'

eulalia 'Huron Sunrise'

A clump-forming, deciduous grass to 180cm tall, with narrow, arching leaves green with a silver mid-rib turning orange-bronze in autumn. Upright flowers are dark red, turning cream-white with age through the autumn and winter

Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Red White Green Grey Silver
Autumn Red White Green Grey Silver Orange
Winter Green Grey Silver Orange
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical 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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