Miscanthus - Chinese reed

Description

Being perennial, miscanthus Chinese forms rather large and loose turf, having creeping rhizomes. The bases of its shoots are covered with scaly skinny leaves.

The stems of this plant are erect, and leafyThe plates with a width of up to 1.8 cm are linear and very rigid. Miscanthus Chinese for today in gardening is the most popular ornamental grass. None of the species can compete with him for fitness and ways of using in design. His homeland is Japan and Korea, he grows in China, and in the south of the Kurils, settling on the slopes of the mountains and in the lowlands. Miscanthus or reed Chinese blossoms from late summer to mid-autumn reddish or pink sultans, which, fading, are painted in silvery color.

Cultivation

Miscanthus Chinese, the cultivation of which requirespatience, the first two to three years after planting is very vulnerable. During this period, it is only gaining strength. Since miscanthus is a perennial plant, it is necessary to plant it, having thought out a place in advance, for there it will remain for many years. In addition, it is important to consider that miscanthus is a Chinese native to warm areas with high humidity. Therefore, the best place will be for him, protected from the cold wind, for example, between large rocks near the reservoir.

Because the plant loves the sun and the fertileland, for it is very important to fertilize it in the summer months. During this time he is gaining mass to better winter. Fertilizers should be given moderately, without abusing nitrogen.

Care and division

Periodically Miscanthus Chinese is necessaryseated. The shrub is cut in early spring, whereas in autumn and winter the plant can not be touched. Stems and leaves at this time are additional protection. In addition, this plant needs in winter in mulching and shelter. Gardeners conduct the division of the bush very carefully, so as not to injure the roots. For planting, water-intensive loams, rich in humus, are most suitable, wet, but without stagnation. Miscanthus Chinese, as well as other varieties of it, propagates by seeds, moreover - this is a winter plant. In this case, the breeders note the loss of certain varietal characteristics when propagating by seeds.
Miscanthus is quite aggressive, so you need tolimit the growth of its roots. To obtain a beautiful powerful curtain it is necessary to limit the perimeter of the planting site and the depth, since this plant has a superficial root system.

Application in landscape design

Miscanthus Chinese, whose photo is most oftenmake next to the pond, it looks amazingly beautiful near the water. In addition, designers use it in the Japanese garden, as well as in mixborders or rockeries. As this plant grows unintentionally, it keeps its shape well, it is planted on the foreground. It looks great in compositions with asters, both tall and short. Chinese reeds have a fairly long period of decorative: from early spring to late winter, it does not lose its attractiveness, so it is often used to mask the shortcomings of the garden. In autumn his foliage receives various shades of yellowish-brown and burgundy shades. In addition, its beautiful inflorescences florists use as a material for making dry compositions. For this purpose, they are cut in the full maturity phase.