PENNISETUM

Commonly known as 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.

Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
  • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
  • Ornamental grasses

Buy Varieties of PENNISETUM

PENNISETUM x advena 'Fireworks'

PENNISETUM x advena 'Fireworks'

Purple fountain grass

dark red-purple leaves with green and pink stripes. Deep red flowers in late summer

 
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PENNISETUM x advena 'Rubrum'

PENNISETUM x advena 'Rubrum'

African fountain grass, Fountain grass

a wonderfully graceful swaying tall grass with swords of deep purple hanging flower heads

 
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PENNISETUM alopecuroides

PENNISETUM alopecuroides

Chinese fountain grass

clump-forming grass with dark green foliage which turns golden yellow in autumn

 
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PENNISETUM alopecuroides 'Hameln'

PENNISETUM alopecuroides 'Hameln'

Chinese pennisetum, fountain grass

purple-tinged flower spikes.

 
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Estimated availability autumn 2024 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

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

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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

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

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