{"product_id":"miscanthus-sinensis-sarabande","title":"Miscanthus sinensis 'Sarabande'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSarabande Silver Grass \/ Maiden Grass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMiscanthus sinensis 'Sarabande'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China, Japan, Korea; cultivar selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous ornamental grass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Sarabande' is a compact, fine-textured form of Japanese silver grass with narrow, arching blades featuring a distinctive silver mid-rib stripe, creating an overall silver-green shimmer across the clump. In autumn it produces elegant copper-pink plumes that mature to silver-white and persist through winter, providing exceptional multi-season interest. More compact and restrained than many maiden grasses, it's well-suited to smaller gardens while retaining the full beauty of the genus in SA's temperate climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8–1.2 m H (foliage); plumes extend to 1.4–1.8 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; 25–40 cm per year; upright-arching, gradually expanding clump that stays well-behaved without aggressive spreading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow, arching blades with a prominent silver-white mid-rib stripe; overall silver-green shimmer; deciduous — dies back to ground in winter, re-shooting in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feathery copper-pink to silver-white plumes; autumn (March–May); non-fragrant; plumes hold well through winter for extended interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver-striped foliage spring–summer; spectacular plumes autumn; attractive straw-coloured winter silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plumes and seed heads attract finches; dense clumps provide habitat for small birds and insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant once established; frost hardy (to −8°C); heat-tolerant; wind-tolerant; suitable for second-line coastal sites; tolerates clay loam if free-draining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feature\/specimen: 1–1.2 m apart; mass\/screen: 80 cm–1 m apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic to cats and dogs; sharp leaf margins can cause minor cuts — plant away from high pet-traffic areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade; best foliage colour and plume production in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adapts to most well-drained soils — loam, sandy loam or clay loam; avoid waterlogged sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 2–3 weeks in summer (weekly in heatwaves); rarely in winter — allow dormancy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back hard to 15–20 cm in late winter\/early spring before new growth emerges; divide every 4–5 years if clumps become congested; mulch in spring after cutting back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20+ years; rejuvenates reliably with annual cut-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to temperate and Mediterranean SA; excellent across Adelaide metro, Hills and coastal second-line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral; tolerates slight acidity or alkalinity (pH 5.5–7.5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature or specimen grass in contemporary and naturalistic garden designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass planting on slopes and open areas for autumn plume displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed border with contrasting foliage colours — burgundy, silver and lime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut plumes for dried flower arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver-striped all summer, copper-plumed in autumn, and architecturally striking through winter — 'Sarabande' delivers three distinct seasons of beauty in a graceful, well-behaved package that earns its garden space all year long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":49123669049596,"sku":"MISC-SINE-SARA-140MMPOT","price":18.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/miscanthus-sinensis-sarabande-silver-maiden-grass-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1779854737","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/miscanthus-sinensis-sarabande","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}