Miscanthus 'Polonus'
"Elephant grass"
Orders placed until 29 February 2026
You can expect your order in February/March 2026
Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2026
You can expect your order in March/April 2026
Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2026
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Description
Miscanthus 'Polonus' is the ornamental grass that quietly steals the scene—never loud, but impossible to ignore. Medium in stature yet bold in presence, it produces a mass of dense, feathery plumes in soft shades of rose-red that hover gracefully above the foliage. These blooms catch the light like silk, lending the whole plant a luxurious texture and fullness that few grasses can rival. The deep green leaves form a tidy clump, providing structure and balance through the growing season, before shifting into glowing tones of amber and gold as autumn arrives. Miscanthus 'Polonus' has that rare knack for being both elegant and easy-going—beautiful without trying too hard.
As the season deepens, the flower heads turn fluffy and pale, swaying gently in the wind and catching the last of the year’s sunshine. Disease-resistant and undemanding, Miscanthus sinensis 'Polonus' brings long-lasting interest to borders, terraces and smaller gardens alike, where its soft movement and warm tones add a touch of drama without dominating the view. Elephant grass 'Polonus' is an ideal choice for those who appreciate texture as much as colour, and for anyone who wants their garden to look effortless yet refined. Let Miscanthus 'Polonus' take its place, and you’ll wonder how your late-summer borders ever looked complete without it.
Key features
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          Good for cutting
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          Comes back every year
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          Attractive to wildlife
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          Thrives well in full sun
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          In peat-free compost
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          Low maintenance
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          Fully hardy
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          Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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          Botanical name Miscanthus sinensis 'Polonus'ᴾᴮᴿ 
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          Flower colour Red, pink 
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          Plant size 1 
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          Established height 1-1.5m 
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          Established spread 70cm-1m 
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          Plant spacing 4 plants per m2 
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          Leaf colour Green, yellow 
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          Habit Upright 
 Clump-forming
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          Life cycle Perennial 
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          Hardiness Fully hardy 
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          Years to establish 2-3 years 
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          Sunlight Full sun 
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          Position Sheltered 
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          Suitable for Borders 
 Coastal gardens
 Cottage gardens
 Gravel gardens
 Low maintenance gardens
 Cut flower gardens
 Wildlife gardens
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          Soil acidity Any 
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          Soil moisture Free draining 
 Damp
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          Soil type Loam 
 Sandy
 Clay
 Loam-based compost
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          Growing skill Easy to grow 
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          Scented No 
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          Pollinator-friendly No 
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          Mouse resistant Yes 
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          Rabbit resistant Yes 
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          Deer resistant Yes 
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          Toxicity No report 
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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            - Soak the Miscanthus 'Polonus' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting 
- Plant your "Elephant grass" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost within a week of delivery and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors 
- Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep). 
- Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety. 
 
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            Orders placed until 29 February 2025 
 You can expect your order in February/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025 
 You can expect your order in March/April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025 
 You can expect your order within 10 business days
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