PENNISETUM alopecuroides
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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
individually £14.00 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
None -
Place of origin
Eastern Asia to western Australia -
EvergreenNarrow, strap-like, flat leaves to 60cm (24in) long, rough to the touch.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
1.2-1.5m (4-5ft) -
Spread
45-60cm (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 winter
Hardy 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) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Full sun
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Mature Size1.2-1.5m (4-5ft)
45-60cm (18-24in)
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