A compact clumping grass with fine silvery-green foliage forming a tidy mound, topped by pink-tinted plumes that fade to silvery-white. A smaller-scale feature grass for borders and pots.
At a glance
- Plant type: Ornamental grass
- Mature size: 1.2 m H × 90 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Dwarf Maiden Grass 'Adagio'
Botanically, Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio' is a moderate-growing ornamental grass in the Poaceae family. It reaches around 1.2 m tall and 90 cm wide at maturity, with deciduous and silver-grey foliage. Pink and white flowers appear in autumn.
Where to grow Dwarf Maiden Grass 'Adagio'
Dwarf Maiden Grass 'Adagio' suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Dwarf Maiden Grass 'Adagio' does best in clay and free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Dwarf Maiden Grass 'Adagio' does best with regular, moderate watering. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Prune Dwarf Maiden Grass 'Adagio' after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Dwarf Maiden Grass 'Adagio' in the garden
Dwarf Maiden Grass 'Adagio' earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, cut flowers for the vase and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Combine Dwarf Maiden Grass 'Adagio' with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Buying Dwarf Maiden Grass 'Adagio'
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