I have giganteus and very poor growth this year! Tbh not sure why as last year it looked amazing. This year even has die back on new leaves. Thinking maybe lack of water as in a very free draining bed. Anyway it’s one of my favourite grasses, I have 2 different varieties. Also I purchased a variegated Arundo Donax this year, eager for it to grow!!!
Moisture plays a big part in its growth, so if its a dry year water we'll until it gets going and mulch around your plant in spring to help retain moisture, I use a mulch from plantgrow uk, I've done a RU-vid on their mulch with contact details, I grow arundo donax macrophylla a green form and it does well ever on a drier soil once it's established.
Hiya great vedio and tips I wanted to get this grass I see you are growing yours in a pot do you think it will be ok to grow it in a big whiskey barrel planter. Thank you
Hi, most of my Miscanthus are grown in the ground, but to answer your question, yes, a large whisky barrel is good to grow them in, you must remember to water regularly and feed them in spring with a general feed that also contains high nitrogen content, which variety are you going to grow?