Miscanthus sinensis ‘Fire Dragon’
Fire Dragon Maiden Grass
A spectacular ornamental grass that commands attention with its vibrant foliage. Its large, long, tapered green leaves turn red and orange in the autumn, creating a bright, vibrant foliage effect in the garden. This variety is ideal for borders, beds or even smaller gardens, providing verticality and colour. In late summer, ‘Fire Dragon’ produces beautiful panicles of silver flowers that perfectly complement the autumn foliage, creating a visual spectacle. Once established, it is drought tolerant and low maintenance, cutting the stems back to around 10-15cm from the ground is recommended to encourage healthy growth in the spring. It is hardy and will withstand cold winters, although mulching around the roots can be helpful to protect the plant from extreme frost.
Size
Height: 2-2.5m Width: 1.5m
Exposure
Sun
Zone
5
Soil
Well drained