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planting Miscanthus Gracillimus
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Posted by michiele z6, OKlahoma (My Page) on Tue, Aug 21, 07 at 17:08
| I just purchased some 1 gallon maiden grass. Is it possible to plant 3 of these gallons together (very close) so that they would resemble one plant? Would they end up looking like 3 separate clumps or would they grow into one clump? I want 1 big clump, but the 1 gallon size are not that big. Thanks. |
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RE: planting Miscanthus Gracillimus
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- Posted by donn_ 7a, GSB, LI, NY (My Page) on
Thu, Aug 23, 07 at 9:36
| I wouldn't do it. I'd wait the three years it will take each plant to approach mature size. If you strip the rootballs, and really merge them together as one planting, you'll get a wider clump, but it won't look right, because although it'll be at a more mature looking width, it won't be as tall as a mature plant. Eventually, you'll have a plant which needs division before it reaches its mature size. It would be better to plant the individuals in a grouping, about 3' apart. In three years, you'll have a beautiful planting of 3 mature Maiden Grasses. |
RE: planting Miscanthus Gracillimus
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| Thank you for the reply. I thought that was probably the case! |
RE: planting Miscanthus Gracillimus
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| I concur, except that you'll have to wait 3 years. Be patient, fertilize but don't over fertilize, water deep to get it established and it will be the size you want in no time. I planted this same variety in February and it is already huge. In my opinion, 3' apart is a little 2 close, but that depends on the look and style of garden you want. |
RE: planting Miscanthus Gracillimus
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| Can they be planted at edge of a pond? In or out of the water? I have a beautiful Gold Bar Maiden Grass in a pot I'd like as a contrasting back drop far side of Lily Pond. What would you recommend? In need of advice, Kathy |
RE: planting Miscanthus Gracillimus
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- Posted by donn_ 7a, GSB, LI, NY (My Page) on
Fri, Sep 14, 07 at 9:21
| Edge of the pond is ok, but not in the water. It needs well draining soil and full sun, and doesn't like wet feet. |
RE: planting Miscanthus Gracillimus
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| Donn thank you so much for your reply. I've been searching for three days to find an answer. (mostly beacause I didn't know what it was.) I keep moving it in and out of the water. I now hope it survives its flooded feet. It is so beautiful I would just die if it goes belly-up. Wish me luck! Kat |
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