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Miscanthus sinensis 'Navajo' (P)

Miscanthus sinensis 'Navajo' (P)

Consumer Information

Narrative Description:

The foliage of this bold beauty starts turning red when the buds form in the spring. During the summer, the foliage will turn towards olive-green and as autumn arrives the foliage will turn fiery red!

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers full sun, or partial shade with free-draining, soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

The versatility of these grasses allow them to be placed in nearly any situation, from being in a container or raised bed, to being in the border. This miscanthus is perfect for a small garden.

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Upright

Height x Spread / Trail:

120 x 60 cm

Features:

Typical Season:

Summer

Flower Colour:

Foliage Colour:

Red

green

Flowering Time:

June - September

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Raised Bed

Container

Prefers:

Full Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.

Plant Care:

This plant should not be cut back in autumn as the foliage gives interest in winter and serves as protection against frost. Remove old unsightly leaves in the spring before new shoots appear.

Cultural Information

Family:

POACEAE

Genus:

Miscanthus

Species:

sinensis

Cultivar:

Navajo

UPOV:

NAVAJO

UPOV No:

EUPVR 48572

Category:

Ornamental Grasses

Recommended Pot Sizes:

3Ltr+

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

30 weeks over Winter

14 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Cool crop 4 - 12°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

February - August

Recommended Sales Window:

February - November

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:40/2418/2528/25
Qty:22426

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Common Diseases:

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.