Miscanthus sinensis 'Kleine Silberspinne'

Chinese silver grass

Eventual height & spread

Miscanthus sinensis 'Kleine Silberspinne'

Chinese silver grass

  • 9cm pot
  • £9.99
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  • 3 × 9cm pots
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  • 6 × 9cm pots
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  • 2 litre pot
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  • Position: full sun
  • Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: September and October
  • Hardiness: fully hardy


This compact ornamental grass, translating as 'little silver spider', creates a striking presence with its narrow, arching leaves featuring a white midrib and its late-summer display of feathery, reddish plumes that fade to silver in autumn.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Kleine Silberspinne' forms a neat, rounded clump, reaching up to 1.2m (4ft) in height, making it perfect for adding vertical interest to borders or as a standalone feature.

Thriving in a sunny, open position and tolerating most well-drained soils, it requires minimal maintenance once established. The long-lasting plumes provide texture and interest through winter, and the foliage’s elegant form ensures year-round garden appeal.


  • Garden care:
    When planting, choose a site in full sun, incorporating organic matter to improve drainage and soil structure.

    Water newly planted grasses regularly in their first summer; after that, they become better adapted to dry conditions in open ground. Lift and divide clumps every five years to maintain vigour.

    For container-grown Miscanthus, water regularly in summer to prevent drying out. Leave top growth standing through winter and cut back to ground in late February as new shoots emerge.
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