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PENNISETUM x advena 'Rubrum'
Commonly known as African fountain grass, Fountain grass
A wonderfully graceful swaying tall grass with swords of deep purple hanging flower heads
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Deciduous - very narrow, rough, rigid leaves 20-65cm (8-26in) long.
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Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - deep purple -
Height - 90cm-1.5m (3-5ft) -
Spread - 60-90cm (24-36in)
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Ornamental grasses - clump-forming perennial, often grown as an annual in cooler climates. Erect, slender stems carry feathery erect or inclined flowerheads to 30cm (12in) long.
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - none -
Place of origin - Africa, southwestern Asia to Arabian Peninsula. -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf Colour (if not green) - Red -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil -
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Grasses - Care Guide
Pennisetum - Growing Guide
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90cm-1.5m (3-5ft)
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