Some Chinese reeds can become impressive and take up a lot of space. But every piece of soil in the garden is needed because other plant species are also useful and beautiful. So what planting distance really needs to be so that Miscanthus doesn't feel cramped?
How much planting distance does Miscanthus need?
This question can only be answered if the specific variety is known. Because they all grow at different widths. For narrow varieties.40 cm minimum, forGiant grasses 150 cm Solitary plants should be given more space, a privacy screen can be planted closer together.
For which variety does which planting distance apply?
The following is a list of the most popular Miscanthus sinensis varieties in this country:
- 'Adagio': 2 pieces per m²
- ‘Aksel Olsen’: 200 cm
- 'Aperitif': 90 cm, 1 to 2 pieces per m²
- ‘Cabaret’: 1 to 2 pieces per m²
- ‘Cosmopolitan’: 70 cm
- 'David': 90 cm, 1 to 2 pieces per m²
- 'Digestif': 150 cm
- ‘Dread Locks’: 90 to 100 cm
- ‘Dronning Ingrid’: 100 to 120 cm
- 'Federweißer': 120 to 150 cm
- ‘Far East’: 75 cm
- ‘Flamingo’: 130 to 150 cm, 1 piece per m²
- ‘Ghana’: 120 cm
- ‘Giraffe’: 100 to 150 cm
- ‘Gold Bar’: 1-3 pieces per m²
- ‘Goliath’: 150 cm
- ‘Gracillimus’: 80 to 100 cm
- ‘Graziella’: 150 cm
- ‘Big fountain’: 130 to 180 cm
- ‘Hermann Müssel’: 150 cm
- 'Small fountain': 50 cm, 3 to 5 pieces per m²
- 'Little Silver Spider': 130 cm
- ‘Copper Mountain’: 170 cm
- ‘Little Zebra’: 80 to 120 cm
- 'Malepartus': 90 cm, 1 to 2 pieces per m²
- ‘Morning Light’: 110 to 130 cm
- ‘Navajo’: 80 to 120 cm
- ‘Nippon’: 120 cm, 1 piece per m2
- ‘Positano’: 40 to 60 cm
- 'Pünktchen': 100 cm, 1 piece per m²
- 'Purpurascens': 40 to 50 cm
- 'Red Chief': 80 cm, 1 to 3 pieces per m²
- Giant Miscanthus (giganteus): 100 cm, 1 piece per m2
- ‘Rosi’: 140 to 150 cm
- 'Ruby Cute': 5 to 6 pieces per m2
- 'Silver Feather': 100 cm
- ‘Silver Spider’: 130 to 150 cm
- 'Variegatus': 120 to 130 cm
- ‘Yakushima Dwarf’: 100 cm
- 'Zebrinus': 100 cm
Why does miscanthus have to be planted at such a distance?
Most miscanthus varietiesgrow very quickly in width They also let their stalks and leaves overhang on all sides. Solitaires therefore require more distance so that they can develop completely freely and each decorative flower spike is clearly visible.
How can a Miscanthus grow slimmer?
Cutting doesn't help much with this type of plant because it only limits height growth. If your miscanthus has become too wide for you, you should divide the root ball in spring. You can use the cut part of the rhizome for propagation, give it away or compost it. Varieties that spread through runners should be planted with aroot barrier that is at least 70 cm deep and located 60 cm in the soil and 10 cm above the soil.
Tip
Miscanthus in the pot doesn't need any distance but it needs a lot of space
Not so large miscanthus varieties can also be cultivated in pots. Since only one plant usually grows in it, the planting distance is not important. However, there is a lot of space required, which is why the pot should hold at least 30 liters.
