New Hybrids Fountain Grass Seeds
A Mix of the Very Best for Effortless Color!
Contains upright, cascading, and dwarf varieties!
- Genus: Miscanthus
- Species: sinensis
- Variety: New Hybrids
- Item Form: (P) Pkt of 100 seeds
- Zone: 4 - 9
- Bloom Start To End: Late Summer - Late Fall
- Seeds Per Pack: 100
- Additional Characteristics: Direct Sow, Easy Care Plants, Evergreen, Fall Foliage Changes, Free Bloomer, Long Bloomers, Season Extenders, Spring Foliage Changes, Variegated, Bird Lovers, Cool Season, Flower
- Bloom Color: Burgundy, Dark Red, Gold, Light Purple, Rose, Yellow, Cream
- Foliage Color: Silver/Gray, Variegated, Bronze Green, Dark Green, Medium Green, Mix, Bronze, Chartreuse
- Light Requirements: Part Shade, Full Sun
- Moisture Requirements: Moist, well-drained
- Resistance: Humidity Tolerant, Pest Resistant, Deer Resistance, Disease Resistant, Cold Hardy, Heat Tolerant
- Soil Tolerance: Normal, loamy
- Uses: Border, Containers, Cut Flowers, Everlastings, Fall Color, Foliage Interest, Winter Interest, Beds, Ornamental, Outdoor
- Restrictions:
*Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following:
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This is a real find: a mix of premier modern varieties of Miscanthus sinensis for you to fill your garden with beautiful year-round ornamental grasses for a tiny fraction of what you'd pay for plants! (If you could even find so many fine varieties in plant form, that is!) This seed mix answers the homeowner's dilemma of how to landscape a nice big property on a limited budget!
Fountain Grass -- also known as Chinese Silver Grass, Maiden Grass, or Eulalia -- is an evergreen perennial with beautiful plumes that begin toward late summer and go well into fall before turning silver or beige for winter. They remain on the plant, an elegant winter silhouette and a built-in perch for birds (who will pose for you as they pick seeds out of the dried blooms!). Or you can pick the plumes, fresh or dried, to add to indoor arrangements. The classic Fountain Grass is creamy white, turning to bronzy-gold for winter, but this mix contains all the flower colors in the modern family -- burgundy, pink, rose, and more!
And it's not just the flowers that arise in multiple colors on these plants! New Hybrids is a blend of the classic tall, stately, fountainous variety, plus compact and even dwarf types, not to mention cascading and trailing cultivars! Many are variegated, others are different shades of green, and all are distinctively beautiful! Altogether, more than 100 different varieties make up the New Hybrids mix -- so maybe you want a couple of packets to get the full show!
One of the easiest and most adaptable of ornamental grasses, Fountain Grass thrives in full sun to light shade. (It will grow in more shade too, but the flowering won't be as good.) The full-sized plants are useful as a screen, hedge, foundation standout, or specimen planting, while compact varieties fit into the border, along the driveway, and in street plantings. Cascading or trailing types are the perfect groundcover.
Fountain Grass is perennial, and may be sown indoors in late winter for spring transplant, or direct-sown into the late fall garden for spring germination. The first year, most of these hybrids will not flower; like most perennials from seed, they need a season to get growing. You will have foliage aplenty, but they will not reach full size and sport their first blooms until the following summer. From then on, they are virtually carefree, though the best bloom will always be in full sun and well-drained, reasonably moist soil. Divide the full-grown plants every few years, if you like, to make new ones! Enjoy this exceptional mix for years to come. Zones 4-9. Packet is 100 seeds.
Miscanthus Germination Information
How to Sow Miscanthus: - Best sown indoors at alternating temperatures of 55 and 72°
- Sow with NO cover as light aids in germination
- Expect germination in 15 days
- May also be sown outdoors in early spring while the soil is still cool
- If sowing seed outdoors, we recommend a maximum planting depth of 4X the width of the seed
How to Grow Miscanthus:
Transplanting: Transplant when there are at least two sets of true leaves
Spacing: Space seedlings 3 feet apart in full sun
Soil: Very tolerant of most soil conditions, but it does best in a moderately fertile, loamy, moist, well-drained soil
Additional Care: Protect plants from excessive winter moisture. Although it is a clump-forming grass, the roots are rhizomatous and will spread. The new growth may be divided in the spring, but the old growth is difficult to divide. Dead stems and leaves should be removed in late winter, before growth in the spring. To prevent reseeding, remove the flowers before they shatter
Appearance and Use:
This large-growing grass, from 6-7 feet tall by 3 feet wide, is useful for screening purposes, but there will be a period in late winter when it will be cut back and will be of no use as a screen. Plants can also be nestled in a border or stand alone for specimen use. The grassy, arching panicles of silver, maroon, or purple-brown flowers that appear in autumn can be cut and dried for arrangements. The long, erect or arching foliage is generally green or blue-green in color, but may be white-stripped or -margined
About Miscanthus:
Pronunciation: mis-kan’thus si-nen’sis
Lifecycle: Perennial
Origination: Poaceae; native to eastern Asia
Common Name: Eulalia Grass
Superior Germination Through Superior Science
Park Seed offers some of the highest-quality vegetable and flower seeds available in the industry, and there are a number of reasons for this.First of all, we have humidity- and temperature-controlled storage, and we never treat any of our seeds with chemicals or pesticides. Nor do we ever sell GMO's (genetically modified seeds), so you always know the products you're buying from us are natural as well as safe for you and the environment.
Superior Standards - University Inspected
To make sure we are providing the best seed product possible and that our customers will get the highest number of seedlings from every packet, we conduct our own germination testing and have quality-control measures in every stage of our seed-handling operation. We hold ourselves to standards that are at or above federal and state standards, including testing specific crops more frequently than recommended by federal guidelines. And in order to maintain our organic certification, we welcome Clemson University to inspect us annually to make sure our organic seeds, which are stored and processed separately, are being handled properly.
Hand Packed By Experienced Technicians
Park Seed has been handling and packing vegetable and flower seeds for 145 years, a history that has given us a great understanding of how each variety should be cared for and maintained throughout every step of theprocess, from collection to shipping.
When packing our seeds, the majority are actually done by hand (with extreme care!), and we often over-pack them, so you're receiving more than the stated quantity.
The Park Seed Gold Standard
And many of our seeds are packed in our exclusive Fresh-Pak gold foil packets, which are lined to keep moisture out, so the seeds stay fresher for longer. We carefully pack very tiny or fragile seeds in crush-proof vials to ensure safe delivery to your home. Some of the small seeds are also offered as "pellets" (have a clay coating) to make sowing and growing easier.
When it comes to the kinds of seeds we offer, we are constantly seeking something new and provide many unique and hard-to-find varieties from all around the world. Our on-staff horticulturists are ready and available to share their expertise to help you with the success of these seeds, so you can grow a beautiful and productive garden!
Does Park sell GMO's or treated seeds?
It is important for our customers to know that Park Seed does not sell GMO or treated seed. We do buy a small amount of traditional hybrid seed from Seminis, a division of Monsanto Co., but that is all we purchase from them.
What are the differences between organic, heirloom, and hybrid seed?
Basically, organic seeds are seeds that are produced without the use and exposure to artificial/chemical fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and other chemicals. They have to be grown, harvested, stored, and handled under very strict organic rules and procedures. All of our organic seeds are USDA 100% certified organic through Clemson University and the certificate has to be renewed yearly.Heirloom Seeds are open-pollinated -- they are not hybrids. You can gather and save heirloom seed from year to year and they will grow true to type every year, so they can be passed down through generations. To be considered an heirloom, a variety would have to be at least from the 1940's and 3 generations old (many varieties are much older -- some 100 years or more!).
Hybrid seed are the product of cross-pollination between 2 different parent plants, resulting in a new plant/seed that is different from the parents. Unlike Heirloom seed, hybrid seed need to be re-purchased new every year (and not saved). They usually will not grow true to type if you save them, but will revert to one of the parents they were crossed with and most likely look/taste different in some way.
What are pelleted seeds? Why do you use them? How do I handle/sow them?
Extremely small seed such as Petunias and Pentas are shipped as pelleted seed to make them easier to handle and sow. Pelleted seed are coated, usually with clay, to make them larger in size. After sowing, the coating will dissolve when wet and the seed will germinate. Pelleted seeds are shipped in vials placed inside seed packets, which protects them from being crushed. When sowing, be certain to use thoroughly moistened soil, to be sure that the clay coating absorbs enough moisture to dissolve. For sowing pelleted Petunia seeds, place the seeds directly on the soil surface and do not cover with soil, as light aids in the germination.
What is ideal temperature to germinate most seeds?
The ideal temperature to germinate most seeds is approximately 70 degrees F; give or take 1-2 degrees either way. This would be a good germination temperature for most flower and vegetable seeds and would be the most practical and feasible temperatures achieved for gardeners starting seeds in the home. You will notice for some seeds that it is recommended to use alternating day (warmer), night (cooler), temperatures, which is fine if one can provide such conditions. But most people are unable to provide those temperatures in a home setting, so just use the overall 70 degree F recommendation and the seeds should germinate well.
How long should grow lights be kept on per day and how close to the plants should the light be kept?
For germination and seedling/plant growth, you want to simulate the natural day-night cycles, and as a general rule, grow lights should be on 8-12 hours per day and off at night. You can vary this timing, as some seeds such as tomato, pepper, petunia, impatiens, and others, benefit from 14-17 hours of light per day (and the remainder of the 24 hour period in darkness). The most common grow lights used are fluorescent; using cool white, warm white, and wide-spectrum fluorescent tubes. These lights work well for germination and for growing plants up to a transplantable size. Fluorescent lights should be kept close though, 3-6 inches above the soil or the growing plants, adjusting the height as the plants grow.
How long will seeds keep in storage?
Park Seed stores seed in a special temperature- and humidity-controlled storage facility, which keeps seeds in excellent condition. Our seeds should be good for at least 1-2 years on average. Seed viability and storage time will vary depending on the seed item; some will keep a shorter time and some will keep longer. Seeds should be stored in a cool, dark, dry place. A basement will do (if not too humid), or a cool, dark room or closet. We recommend the best way to extend seed storage life is to store them in something air tight, such as a plastic zipper storage bag or canning jar, and place it in the refrigerator. This will extend the life of seeds for many years.
What is the best way to store seeds over a longer time period?
We recommend the best way to extend seed storage life is to store seeds in something air tight, such as a plastic zipper storage bag or canning jar, and place it in the refrigerator. This will extend the life of seeds for many years.
What depth should I sow various seeds?
When sowing seed outdoors, we recommend a maximum planting depth of 4X the width of the seed. When sowing seed indoors, the planting depth can be less, depending on the seed being sown, so it is always best to check specific directions. Here are some general guidelines concerning planting depth in relation to seed size: Tiny, dust-like seeds need to be sown on the surface of the growing medium or soil, uncovered, as they need light to germinate. The planting depth for small seed can be anywhere from barely covering, to 1/8-inch deep, to possibly 1/4-inch deep, depending on the recommendation. Medium seed should be planted at 1/4- to 1/2-inch deep, depending on the recommendation. Larger seeds can be planted 1-inch or deeper, depending on the recommendation.
This is a real find: a mix of premier modern varieties of Miscanthus sinensis for you to fill your garden with beautiful year-round ornamental grasses for a tiny fraction of what you'd pay for plants! (If you could even find so many fine varieties in plant form, that is!) This seed mix answers the homeowner's dilemma of how to landscape a nice big property on a limited budget!
Fountain Grass -- also known as Chinese Silver Grass, Maiden Grass, or Eulalia -- is an evergreen perennial with beautiful plumes that begin toward late summer and go well into fall before turning silver or beige for winter. They remain on the plant, an elegant winter silhouette and a built-in perch for birds (who will pose for you as they pick seeds out of the dried blooms!). Or you can pick the plumes, fresh or dried, to add to indoor arrangements. The classic Fountain Grass is creamy white, turning to bronzy-gold for winter, but this mix contains all the flower colors in the modern family -- burgundy, pink, rose, and more!
And it's not just the flowers that arise in multiple colors on these plants! New Hybrids is a blend of the classic tall, stately, fountainous variety, plus compact and even dwarf types, not to mention cascading and trailing cultivars! Many are variegated, others are different shades of green, and all are distinctively beautiful! Altogether, more than 100 different varieties make up the New Hybrids mix -- so maybe you want a couple of packets to get the full show!
One of the easiest and most adaptable of ornamental grasses, Fountain Grass thrives in full sun to light shade. (It will grow in more shade too, but the flowering won't be as good.) The full-sized plants are useful as a screen, hedge, foundation standout, or specimen planting, while compact varieties fit into the border, along the driveway, and in street plantings. Cascading or trailing types are the perfect groundcover.
Fountain Grass is perennial, and may be sown indoors in late winter for spring transplant, or direct-sown into the late fall garden for spring germination. The first year, most of these hybrids will not flower; like most perennials from seed, they need a season to get growing. You will have foliage aplenty, but they will not reach full size and sport their first blooms until the following summer. From then on, they are virtually carefree, though the best bloom will always be in full sun and well-drained, reasonably moist soil. Divide the full-grown plants every few years, if you like, to make new ones! Enjoy this exceptional mix for years to come. Zones 4-9. Packet is 100 seeds.
Miscanthus Germination Information
How to Sow Miscanthus: - Best sown indoors at alternating temperatures of 55 and 72°
- Sow with NO cover as light aids in germination
- Expect germination in 15 days
- May also be sown outdoors in early spring while the soil is still cool
- If sowing seed outdoors, we recommend a maximum planting depth of 4X the width of the seed
How to Grow Miscanthus:
Transplanting: Transplant when there are at least two sets of true leaves
Spacing: Space seedlings 3 feet apart in full sun
Soil: Very tolerant of most soil conditions, but it does best in a moderately fertile, loamy, moist, well-drained soil
Additional Care: Protect plants from excessive winter moisture. Although it is a clump-forming grass, the roots are rhizomatous and will spread. The new growth may be divided in the spring, but the old growth is difficult to divide. Dead stems and leaves should be removed in late winter, before growth in the spring. To prevent reseeding, remove the flowers before they shatter
Appearance and Use:
This large-growing grass, from 6-7 feet tall by 3 feet wide, is useful for screening purposes, but there will be a period in late winter when it will be cut back and will be of no use as a screen. Plants can also be nestled in a border or stand alone for specimen use. The grassy, arching panicles of silver, maroon, or purple-brown flowers that appear in autumn can be cut and dried for arrangements. The long, erect or arching foliage is generally green or blue-green in color, but may be white-stripped or -margined
About Miscanthus:
Pronunciation: mis-kan’thus si-nen’sis
Lifecycle: Perennial
Origination: Poaceae; native to eastern Asia
Common Name: Eulalia Grass
Superior Germination Through Superior Science
Park Seed offers some of the highest-quality vegetable and flower seeds available in the industry, and there are a number of reasons for this.First of all, we have humidity- and temperature-controlled storage, and we never treat any of our seeds with chemicals or pesticides. Nor do we ever sell GMO's (genetically modified seeds), so you always know the products you're buying from us are natural as well as safe for you and the environment.
Superior Standards - University Inspected
To make sure we are providing the best seed product possible and that our customers will get the highest number of seedlings from every packet, we conduct our own germination testing and have quality-control measures in every stage of our seed-handling operation. We hold ourselves to standards that are at or above federal and state standards, including testing specific crops more frequently than recommended by federal guidelines. And in order to maintain our organic certification, we welcome Clemson University to inspect us annually to make sure our organic seeds, which are stored and processed separately, are being handled properly.
Hand Packed By Experienced Technicians
Park Seed has been handling and packing vegetable and flower seeds for 145 years, a history that has given us a great understanding of how each variety should be cared for and maintained throughout every step of theprocess, from collection to shipping.
When packing our seeds, the majority are actually done by hand (with extreme care!), and we often over-pack them, so you're receiving more than the stated quantity.
The Park Seed Gold Standard
And many of our seeds are packed in our exclusive Fresh-Pak gold foil packets, which are lined to keep moisture out, so the seeds stay fresher for longer. We carefully pack very tiny or fragile seeds in crush-proof vials to ensure safe delivery to your home. Some of the small seeds are also offered as "pellets" (have a clay coating) to make sowing and growing easier.
When it comes to the kinds of seeds we offer, we are constantly seeking something new and provide many unique and hard-to-find varieties from all around the world. Our on-staff horticulturists are ready and available to share their expertise to help you with the success of these seeds, so you can grow a beautiful and productive garden!
Does Park sell GMO's or treated seeds?
It is important for our customers to know that Park Seed does not sell GMO or treated seed. We do buy a small amount of traditional hybrid seed from Seminis, a division of Monsanto Co., but that is all we purchase from them.
What are the differences between organic, heirloom, and hybrid seed?
Basically, organic seeds are seeds that are produced without the use and exposure to artificial/chemical fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and other chemicals. They have to be grown, harvested, stored, and handled under very strict organic rules and procedures. All of our organic seeds are USDA 100% certified organic through Clemson University and the certificate has to be renewed yearly.Heirloom Seeds are open-pollinated -- they are not hybrids. You can gather and save heirloom seed from year to year and they will grow true to type every year, so they can be passed down through generations. To be considered an heirloom, a variety would have to be at least from the 1940's and 3 generations old (many varieties are much older -- some 100 years or more!).
Hybrid seed are the product of cross-pollination between 2 different parent plants, resulting in a new plant/seed that is different from the parents. Unlike Heirloom seed, hybrid seed need to be re-purchased new every year (and not saved). They usually will not grow true to type if you save them, but will revert to one of the parents they were crossed with and most likely look/taste different in some way.
What are pelleted seeds? Why do you use them? How do I handle/sow them?
Extremely small seed such as Petunias and Pentas are shipped as pelleted seed to make them easier to handle and sow. Pelleted seed are coated, usually with clay, to make them larger in size. After sowing, the coating will dissolve when wet and the seed will germinate. Pelleted seeds are shipped in vials placed inside seed packets, which protects them from being crushed. When sowing, be certain to use thoroughly moistened soil, to be sure that the clay coating absorbs enough moisture to dissolve. For sowing pelleted Petunia seeds, place the seeds directly on the soil surface and do not cover with soil, as light aids in the germination.
What is ideal temperature to germinate most seeds?
The ideal temperature to germinate most seeds is approximately 70 degrees F; give or take 1-2 degrees either way. This would be a good germination temperature for most flower and vegetable seeds and would be the most practical and feasible temperatures achieved for gardeners starting seeds in the home. You will notice for some seeds that it is recommended to use alternating day (warmer), night (cooler), temperatures, which is fine if one can provide such conditions. But most people are unable to provide those temperatures in a home setting, so just use the overall 70 degree F recommendation and the seeds should germinate well.
How long should grow lights be kept on per day and how close to the plants should the light be kept?
For germination and seedling/plant growth, you want to simulate the natural day-night cycles, and as a general rule, grow lights should be on 8-12 hours per day and off at night. You can vary this timing, as some seeds such as tomato, pepper, petunia, impatiens, and others, benefit from 14-17 hours of light per day (and the remainder of the 24 hour period in darkness). The most common grow lights used are fluorescent; using cool white, warm white, and wide-spectrum fluorescent tubes. These lights work well for germination and for growing plants up to a transplantable size. Fluorescent lights should be kept close though, 3-6 inches above the soil or the growing plants, adjusting the height as the plants grow.
How long will seeds keep in storage?
Park Seed stores seed in a special temperature- and humidity-controlled storage facility, which keeps seeds in excellent condition. Our seeds should be good for at least 1-2 years on average. Seed viability and storage time will vary depending on the seed item; some will keep a shorter time and some will keep longer. Seeds should be stored in a cool, dark, dry place. A basement will do (if not too humid), or a cool, dark room or closet. We recommend the best way to extend seed storage life is to store them in something air tight, such as a plastic zipper storage bag or canning jar, and place it in the refrigerator. This will extend the life of seeds for many years.
What is the best way to store seeds over a longer time period?
We recommend the best way to extend seed storage life is to store seeds in something air tight, such as a plastic zipper storage bag or canning jar, and place it in the refrigerator. This will extend the life of seeds for many years.
What depth should I sow various seeds?
When sowing seed outdoors, we recommend a maximum planting depth of 4X the width of the seed. When sowing seed indoors, the planting depth can be less, depending on the seed being sown, so it is always best to check specific directions. Here are some general guidelines concerning planting depth in relation to seed size: Tiny, dust-like seeds need to be sown on the surface of the growing medium or soil, uncovered, as they need light to germinate. The planting depth for small seed can be anywhere from barely covering, to 1/8-inch deep, to possibly 1/4-inch deep, depending on the recommendation. Medium seed should be planted at 1/4- to 1/2-inch deep, depending on the recommendation. Larger seeds can be planted 1-inch or deeper, depending on the recommendation.
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