- Which Chinese reed is best suited as a privacy screen?
- -How do I plant a Chinese reed privacy screen?
- How do I care for Chinese reed in the bucket?
The Chinese reed (bot. Miscanthus sinensis), which comes from East Asia, is extremely decorative and can be used in a variety of ways in the garden. It is ideal as a solitaire on the lawn, but also as a decorative privacy screen from prying neighbors.
Miscanthus offers a wonderful privacy screen - even in a pot
Which Chinese reed is best suited as a privacy screen?
You can use a few criteria to find out for yourself which of the approximately 20 different varieties of Chinese reed is most suitable for your purposes. If you have a lot of space, then large varieties such as the giant Chinese reed can also be considered. If, on the other hand, you want a privacy screen for your balcony, it might be better to choose a slightly smaller variety.
-How do I plant a Chinese reed privacy screen?
If you want to use your privacy screen in a variety of ways and maybe use it in a different place, then it is best to plant the Chinese reed in one or more buckets. Each should be at least twice the size of the root ball of the plant in question, at least about 30 liters capacity. Chinese reed grows very quickly, up to five centimeters per day, depending on the variety.
If you use high-quality potting soil, the nutrients will last for some time without additional fertilization. Possibly mix some mature compost under the soil. Water the Chinese reed root ball well before and after planting.
How do I care for Chinese reed in the bucket?
The Chinese reed, which is very easy to care for in the garden, needs a little more attention in the bucket. It loves fresh or even slightly moist soil, so it should be watered regularly. If you use a long-term fertilizer, one dose in the spring is sufficient. However, fertilizing is not necessary in the year of planting or immediately after repotting in fresh potting soil. The new soil contains enough nutrients.
The essentials in brief:
- choose a bucket that is big enough
- Create a drainage layer on the ground
- use good quality potting soil
- water the root ball
- Put the plant in the bucket
- Cover the root ball at least 8 cm thick with soil
- Water the reeds well after planting
tips
Chinese reed in the bucket needs a little more care (water and fertilizer) than in the garden bed or at the edge of the pond.