Description

Buy Miscanthus ‘Strictus’ online from our UK nursery. Strictus is a porcupine grass with yellow bands across upright leaves.

Miscanthus are tall, graceful grasses forming upright clumps of arching leaves. In late summer and autumn they produce feathery plumes that last well into winter, catching the light and moving in the breeze.

Key features of Miscanthus ‘Strictus’

• Plant type: Tall ornamental grass
• Season of interest: Late summer to winter
• Look: Horizontal yellow bands on upright leaves
• Height and spread: 2m x 1m
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Supplied in: 3L pot
• Best for: prairie and contemporary planting, screening, winter structure, grass gardens

Why choose Miscanthus ‘Strictus’?

• Yellow-banded leaves
• Upright habit
• Feature grass

Where to plant Miscanthus ‘Strictus’

Miscanthus ‘Strictus’ grows best in full sun, in moist, well-drained soil. It is a good choice for prairie and contemporary planting, and also works well for screening, winter structure and grass gardens. Pair it with late perennials such as asters, rudbeckias and sedums.

How to plant Miscanthus ‘Strictus’

Give the pot a good soak first. Then dig a wide planting hole, enrich the soil with compost, and plant so the top of the root ball sits level with the ground. Firm in gently and water well, then add a mulch to hold in moisture.

How to care for Miscanthus ‘Strictus’

Water in dry spells. Cut back to the base in late winter before new growth emerges. Cut back to the base in late winter. Generally trouble-free; established clumps benefit from division every few years.

Growing Miscanthus ‘Strictus’ in a pot

Grows in large pots. Use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3, make sure the pot has drainage holes, and water regularly in summer, as containers dry out faster than borders.

Grown in the UK, for UK gardens

Our plants are nursery-grown at St Annes in North West England, raised outdoors and in tunnels in real UK weather rather than a hothouse, so they arrive healthy, acclimatised and well rooted. This Miscanthus ‘Strictus’ is supplied in a 3L pot. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.

Frequently asked questions

How big does Miscanthus ‘Strictus’ grow?
Miscanthus ‘Strictus’ typically reaches 2m x 1m, depending on position, soil and pruning.

When does Miscanthus ‘Strictus’ look its best?
Its main season of interest is late summer to winter, when it shows horizontal yellow bands on upright leaves.

Is Miscanthus ‘Strictus’ hardy?
Fully hardy.

How do I prune Miscanthus ‘Strictus’?
Cut back to the base in late winter.

When should I cut back Miscanthus ‘Strictus’?
In late winter before new growth begins.

Add Miscanthus ‘Strictus’ to your basket today and enjoy late summer to winter interest in your garden.