{"product_id":"miscanthus-sinensis-zebrinus","title":"Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMiscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'\u003c\/strong\u003e, the zebra grass, is one of the most distinctive ornamental grasses in cultivation, instantly recognisable by the horizontal yellow-cream bands that mark its arching green blades like the stripes on a zebra. It carries copper-pink plumes from late summer that hold through winter, catching the low light beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a Hardy Exotic standout for any sunny border — the zebra banding is unmistakably tropical-looking yet the plant is fully hardy and easy to grow. This 9cm starter is a young plant ready to be potted on or planted out in spring for a mature clump within two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun for the cleanest variegation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderately fertile, moist but well-drained; tolerant of most types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e mature clumps to around 1.5-1.8 m tall and 1-1.2 m wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS H7, fully hardy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Zebrinus' is the headline grass for an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic mixed border\u003c\/a\u003e, brilliant alongside cannas, dahlias and hardy gingers for a sub-tropical feel. The zebra bands play especially well against dark-leaved companions in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003eHardy Exotic planting\u003c\/a\u003e. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect from outdoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e guide for season-by-season notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEqually at home in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003elarge patio container\u003c\/a\u003e where the architectural form can be appreciated up close. Pot on into a 5L container for the first season, then move to a 20L+ pot or open ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery \u003cstrong\u003eMiscanthus 'Zebrinus'\u003c\/strong\u003e we send is a strong, well-rooted young plant, hand-selected for healthy foliage, and packed with care to arrive in superb condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"9cm \/ 0.5L","offer_id":57859267002751,"sku":"MISCZEB9","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_591cbe19-abac-4990-a689-01854f1d379c.jpg?v=1783090058","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/miscanthus-sinensis-zebrinus","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}