Miscanthus strictus

Hi all 0)

I am growing this in a big tub, what I would like to know is whether it is hardy or not? Opinions seem to differ and I don't want to risk losing it. I would be tempted to bring it into the conservatory if it gets too cold but then I think the conservatory would be too warm!!!

Val

 

I don't personally know of that cultivar however looking around on the net there doesn't appear to be any hardiness difference to the usual forms of Miscanthus Sinensis which tend to be frost hardy at least...

however if with any plant you want to be extra cautious then watch out for cold spells =]

 

Totally agree with MF. Just find a nice sheltered spot, and then clean up in spring. I've got 2 miscanthus Sinensis which are in the ground, and they were fine with the hard winter we had last year.

Good luck with it!

 

I too have a huge clump of Miscanthus Sinensis - been in situ for several years (needs dividing now!) and the last two hard winters have done no damage to it whatsoever. However it is in the ground, as opposed to a pot so it does have that bit more protection.

 

I have been thinking about this and realised that I don't know how to go about it, do I cover all the pot, earth as well? and will rain go through the fleece?

Val