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PENNISETUM
Commonly known as African fountain grass, Fountain grass, Purple fountain grass
Genus of about 120 species of rhizomatous or stoloniferous, clump-forming, annual and perennial grasses found in woodland and savannah in tropical, subtropical and warm-temperate zones worldwide.
Can be used for both fresh and dried arrangements.
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DeciduousVery narrow, rough, rigid leaves 20-65cm (8-26in) long
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Height90cm-1.5m (3-5ft) -
Spread60-90cm (24-36in)
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Ornamental grassesClump-forming perennial, often grown as an annual in cooler climates. Erect, slender stems carry feathery erect or inclined flower heads to 30cm (12in) long
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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) -
Full sun
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originAfrica. Southwestern Asia to Arabian Peninsula. Garden origin -
HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Silver variegated
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soil
Pennisetum - Growing Guide
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90cm-1.5m (3-5ft)
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60-90cm (24-36in) |
Buy Varieties of PENNISETUM
PENNISETUM x advena 'Fireworks'
Purple fountain grass
dark red-purple leaves with green and pink stripes. Deep red flowers in late summer
PENNISETUM x advena 'Rubrum'
African fountain grass, Fountain grass
a wonderfully graceful swaying tall grass with swords of deep purple hanging flower heads
PENNISETUM alopecuroides
Chinese fountain grass
clump-forming grass with dark green foliage which turns golden yellow in autumn
Useful extras...
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
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
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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
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
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
