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How fast does elephant grass grow?

Miscanthus x giganteus, the giant Chinese reed is a natural hybrid of two Miscanthus species, namely the silver Chinese reed (bot. Miscanthus sinensis) and the silver flag grass (bot. Miscanthus sacchariflorus). It was introduced from Japan as early as the 1930's and is still very popular. With a height of up to four meters, it is an attractive yet easy-care eye-catcher in every garden.Characteristicsbotanical name: Miscanthus x giganteusOrigin: Asia Height: 3 to 4 mpreferred location: sunny ...

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Bamboo as a privacy screen: this is how you attach a bamboo fence

Bamboo is an inexpensive privacy screen, which at the same time keeps the wind and thus initiated dirt away. It is light and natural, has an exotic look and can even be used as a climbing aid for climbing plants. But what is the best way to attach it? This differs depending on the processing of the bamboo fence and the respective substrate.Roll goodsThe bamboo privacy screen is most often offered as a roll product. The individual tubes or bamboo sticks are connected to one another by thin wir...

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Zebra grass, Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus': caring for A

Zebra grass is a wonderful privacy screen that proves to be extremely easy to care for and can be decorative even in winter. The following guide shows what to look out for.LocationZebra grass has a particularly decorative effect due to its striped leaves. Since it can reach a height of up to two meters, it serves, among other things, as a privacy screen, shade provider for other plants and a vestibule.Miscanthus sinensis can also be cultivated outdoors, as well as in a tub on the balcony or t...

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Grasses for the balcony

Ornamental grasses suitable for the balcony and hardy are not only decorative, but can also serve as privacy screens and can be wonderfully combined with other plants. In addition, they do not take up any space in the apartment or basement, even in winter.From A to FBeard grass(Andropogon gerardii 'Praeriesommer')Location: sunny, warm, protectedSubstrate: loose, permeable, dry with a pH value between 5.8 - 7.2Size: up to 150 centimetersFoliage color: gray-blue, reddish from autumnFlower color...

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How fast does pampas grass grow?

Pampas grass, whose botanical name is Cortaderia selloana, is definitely an eye-catcher in every garden. It is suitable as a visually attractive accent as well as a privacy screen. Since it is also extremely easy to care for and relatively frugal, it is not surprising that this American sweet grass has developed into one of the most popular garden plants. Last but not least, its amazingly fast, lush growth is also impressive.growthPampas grass grows extremely quickly. This is now generally kn...

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Growing pampas grass from seeds: we explain how

American pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana) is also known as silver pampas grass and is a popular ornamental grass. The fluffy inflorescences look like magnificent feathers that are aesthetically moved by the wind.Cultivation in a potPampas grass seeds can be successfully grown in a planter from March. The species is dioecious and develops male and female plants that hardly differ externally. This makes it difficult to collect seeds in the garden, so you should use purchased seeds for propaga...

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Grasses as a privacy screen: 20 tall grasses

There is a wide variety of grasses, many of which are suitable as privacy screens. We have put together an overview of the 20 most popular privacy protection grasses for you in this article!Tall grasses with G and HGolden ribbon grass(Spartina pectinata)Location: partially shadedHeight: 150 to 200 cmFlower color: light brownFlowering period: August to SeptemberSpecial properties: summer green, undemandingNote: The golden ribbon grass can easily cope with sub-zero temperatures of down to -28 d...

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What belongs in a heather garden? 12 companion plants

A heather garden impresses with its superficially simple, almost sparse-appearing vegetation. Over time, however, the viewer opens up an abundance of different plants that give this garden a new character over and over again. This garden shape can be easily implemented with a planting plan that coordinates all accompanying plants. Our overview explains the species with which your front yard can become your very own heathland.Typical accompanying plants in the heather gardenAs the main vegetat...

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Caring for giant Chinese reed, Miscanthus giganteus

Giant Chinese reeds (Miscanthus giganteus) in English "large stem flower grass" belongs to the sweet grass family. As the name suggests, this perennial plant is characterized by rapid growth of up to 5 cm per day. In a short time it reaches an astonishing height of up to four meters. This makes the plant one of the largest of its kind.Giant Chinese reed is now increasingly used as an energy plant because of its rapid growth.Appearance of the Miscanthus giganteusThis Ornamental grass grows th...

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Blue pipegrass, Molinia caerulea

The stature height of blue pipegrass is usually 50 to 100 cm. The flower panicles in which the seeds are hidden are also 5 to 50 cm long. The flower panicles also have a blue-violet color. Between the months of July and September, the pipe grass can enchant the garden with a wonderful display of flowers. It could also be called reedlike plant, which gardeners prefer to plant around the pond.Sowing and propagation of blue pipegrassthe Molinia caerula Grass plants are found in almost all areas....

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