How much sun does Chinese reed need?
There are different sorts of Chinese reed (bot. Miscanthus sinensis), which have slightly different requirements. What they all have in common, however, is their preference for the sun as possible Location. Chinese reeds do not bloom in the shade, and the plants there are not as resistant and less vigorous.
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If you want your Chinese reed to bloom, select a flowering variety and plants Put them in as sunny a place as possible. Also make sure that the soil there is fresh to moist and that the Chinese reed is well supplied with nutrients. A reasonable one fertilization is also recommended.
Some varieties of Chinese reed tolerate or light shade Penumbra quite well, even if you may grow less abundantly there. If you do not have a sunny spot in the garden, you can use these varieties. Alternatively, there are numerous other ornamental grasses that also thrive well to very well in the shade.
Chinese reeds in winter
You get Chinese reeds in winter not so much sunlight, then that's not tragic. The above-ground parts of the plant will perish anyway. Cut the reeds have not returned yet.
Many varieties have a very attractive autumn color, which you should not miss. A pruning in spring is also the better solution for the well-being of the reeds. Ideally, you should wait until shortly before Budding in April.
The essentials in brief:
- the more sun the better
- some varieties also thrive in partial shade
- rarely or not at all flowers in the shade
- Pay attention to a good supply of nutrients and water
Tips
If you would like your Chinese reed to flower, then you should definitely plant it in a sunny spot.
