PENNISETUM x advena 'Fireworks'
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PENNISETUM x advena 'Fireworks'
Commonly known as Purple fountain grass
Dark red-purple leaves with green and pink stripes. Deep red flowers in late summer
individually £13.50 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
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Place of origin
Garden origin -
DeciduousVariegated linear leaves
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Red
Deep red -
BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Red
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Height
To 1m (39in) -
Spread
To 1m (39in)
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Ornamental grassesDense, clump-forming grass. Produces long, arching spikelets in feathery panicles to 30cm (12in) long
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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 soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Mature Sizeto 1m (39in)
to 1m (39in)
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