Any preference on hair colour? When it comes to Miscanthus sinesis, there are a variety of options – from silver foxes to punky pinks – but the plum-red colours of ‘Boucle’ are a sight to behold!
How to care for Miscanthus sinensis ‘Boucle’Flowering time: June to October Location: Borders, landscaping, coastal gardens, cottage gardens Soil: Well-drained, moderately moist soil Light: Sun or partial shade Water: Water well while establishing and throughout the growing season Size: 150cm H x 100cm W Care: Low maintenance |
What’s different about this plant?
We’ve all seen how appealing Miscanthus sinensis can appear, swaying carefree in the breeze, the wind casting ripples in its sea of bewhiskered blooms. However, ‘Boucle’ is even more special thanks to its showy inflorescences (some might describe them as crimped, pink ponytails), which effortlessly stand out amongst the greenery.
Talking of greenery, ‘Boucle’ can also be noted for its narrow, dark green leaves that can turn purple to further complement its blooms. That’s right – colour changing foliage! What a way to zhuzh up your garden.
As the autumn season approaches, ‘Boucle’s ethereal plumes transform into softer silver shades.
How was this plant created?
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Boucle’ was created by Polish nursery and ornamental grasses specialists Daglezjaryki, when sowing different varieties of the plant. The ‘Boucle’ inflorescence was definitely different from the others. In their words, it was “very thick, compact and, above all, extremely dark. In fact, we knew right away that it could be a big hit on the market”.
Daglezjaryki chose ‘Boucle’ in 2013 and won the first prize at the GrootGroenPlus 2018 Fair in Zundert in the Netherlands. That same year, the plant went to market.
Where can you plant Miscanthus sinensis ‘Boucle’?
Beyond its ornamental allure, ‘Boucle’ serves as a versatile addition to virtually any landscape design. Growing to a moderate height of 150 cm while spanning 100 cm in width, it’ll fill large gaps with ease and create dimension in any space. Whether used as a border component, in mass plantings, or even as privacy screening, ‘Boucle’ thrives in a range of garden designs.
Its exceptional performance in potted arrangements also extends its use to terraces and patios.
Where can you buy Miscanthus sinensis ‘Boucle’?
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Boucle’ is available in the UK from Hayloft, and in the EU from Promesse de Fleurs.
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Michael has been involved with gardening and plants since he was just five years old. He is a self-professed Plant Geek, and was listed in the Sunday Times top 20 most influential people in the gardening world, thanks to his plant hunter role at Thompson & Morgan.
Michael was responsible for new plant introductions such as the Egg and Chips plant and the FuchsiaBerry and keeps busy travelling the world in search of new plants as well as lecturing worldwide, including stints in Japan. He is very active on social media – so why not give him a follow at @mr_plantgeek or Facebook. You can also listen to The Plant Based Podcast with Michael and co-host Ellen-Mary on iTunes, Spotify and Google.
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