miscanthus giganteus, fast grower?

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Al

miscanthus giganteus, fast grower?

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i bought one of these today, but i am wondering how quick do these grow?

its around a metre tall at present.
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Tom2006
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If its a true form they grow very quickly when established. Mine jumps up to 8+ feet in just two months. I'm guessing yours will lay down roots this year then next may it will rocket.
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Kristen

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Looks more like Miscanthus zebrinus to me ??
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Must admit that was my first thought.
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Trudytropics

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Looks like my zebrinus, I thought perhaps there was a giant species of this icon_scratch
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Looks like Zebra grass to me.
Al

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i think you are right, so not so big/fast then? must admit, i like the zebra grass better :D

i'll get a few more of these i think at the weekend icon_thumleft
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