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PENNISETUM alopecuroides
Commonly known as Chinese fountain grass
Clump-forming grass with dark green foliage which turns golden yellow in autumn
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EvergreenNarrow, strap-like, flat leaves to 60cm (24in) long, rough to the touch.
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
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Height1.2-1.5m (4-5ft)
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Spread45-60cm (18-24in)
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Ornamental grassesClump-forming, upright, perennial. Produces flowerheads to 20cm (8in) long, with spikelets with purplish anthers and long bristles.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
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Full sun
PENNISETUM alopecuroides
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originEastern Asia to western Australia
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Grasses - Care Guide
Pennisetum - Growing Guide
1.2-1.5m (4-5ft)
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45-60cm (18-24in) |
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AGASTACHE mexicana 'Red Fortune'
Available from £13.50
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ERYNGIUM bourgatii 'Picos Blue'
Sea holly
Available from £13.50
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FESTUCA glauca 'Elijah Blue'
Blue fescue, Grey fescue
Available from £13.50
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HAKONECHLOA macra 'All Gold'
Available from £15.00
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LAVANDULA
Lavender
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PHLOX paniculata 'Bright Eyes'
Border phlox
Available from £12.50
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VERBENA
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50