The decorative miscanthus (bot. Miscanthus sinensis) is also so popular because it is relatively hardy and, depending on the type, can tolerate frost down to -20 °C. Only young and potted plants need help overwintering.
How can you overwinter miscanthus?
Miscanthus is hardy and can withstand temperatures down to -20 °C. Old plants require no preparation, while young plants benefit from a layer of leaves or brushwood. They should be kept frost-free in the bucket or wrapped well. If necessary, water on frost-free days.
Preparing miscanthus for winter
Older miscanthus does not need any special preparation for winter. However, like pampas grass, you can braid it together to protect it from snow and wind breakage. Younger miscanthus may not tolerate frost so well. A layer of leaves or brushwood helps here to protect the root ball from freezing.
The most important things in brief:
- hardy
- Overwintering old plants in the garden
- Tie stalks together to protect against snow and wind breakage
- Help for overwintering only required for young and potted plants
- Possibly water on frost-free days
Tip
You can overwinter miscanthus in a pot frost-free or outside if you wrap the pot warm.
