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Miscanthus 'lady In Red' / 3L
Miscanthus sinensis 'Lady in Red'
Confirmed format: 3 Litre Pot
Plant Highlights: Graceful arching foliage • Rich red autumn colour • Soft feathery flower plumes • Excellent winter structure • Superb specimen or border grass
Overview
Miscanthus sinensis 'Lady in Red' is a graceful ornamental grass that provides interest across multiple seasons. Fresh green arching foliage forms an elegant clump through spring and summer before transforming into rich shades of crimson and burgundy as autumn arrives, giving this cultivar its distinctive name. From late summer, airy flower plumes rise above the foliage on slender stems, adding movement and texture to borders. As the season progresses, the plumes mature to soft silvery tones that remain attractive well into winter, while the fading foliage continues to provide colour and structure. Supplied in a 3-litre pot, this elegant grass is an excellent choice for contemporary gardens, prairie-style planting and mixed perennial borders.
Why We Love It
Spectacular red autumn foliage brings vibrant late-season colour. Elegant flower plumes add height and movement, while attractive seed heads provide interest well into winter. It looks beautiful planted in groups or as a standalone specimen, combining effortlessly with late-flowering perennials and other ornamental grasses.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Miscanthus sinensis 'Lady in Red' |
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| Common Name | Maiden Grass |
| Plant Type | Deciduous ornamental grass |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil |
| Flower Colour | Silvery-pink, maturing to silvery buff |
| Flowering Period | Mainly August to October |
| Foliage | Green in summer, turning rich red and burgundy in autumn |
| Mature Height | Approximately 1.5–1.8m |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 75–100cm |
| Growth Habit | Upright, clump-forming with gracefully arching foliage |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 (−20°C to −15°C). |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun for the strongest growth and most vibrant autumn foliage colour, although it will also perform well in partial shade. Give plants enough space to show off their elegant, arching habit. |
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| Watering | Water regularly while establishing and during prolonged dry spells. Established plants are relatively resilient but will perform best with consistent moisture during extended dry weather. Container-grown specimens should be checked more frequently. |
| Soil | Grow in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Avoid sites that remain waterlogged during winter, as good drainage supports healthy long-term growth. |
| Seasonal Care | Leave the flower heads and foliage standing throughout autumn and winter to enjoy their architectural beauty and movement. Cut all old growth back to just above ground level in late winter or early spring before fresh shoots emerge. |
Perfect For
- Mixed herbaceous borders
- Prairie-style planting
- Contemporary gardens
- Large patio containers
- Seasonal screening and structure
Good to Know
- The foliage develops its richest red colouring as temperatures begin to cool in autumn, making 'Lady in Red' an excellent choice for extending seasonal interest long after many summer-flowering plants have faded.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 3 Litre Pot |
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| Please Note | Images show representative mature plants and are intended as a guide. Living plants naturally vary in size, shape and seasonal stage. |
Specifications & use
- Product type
- Grasses and Ferns
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