Pennisetum advena 'Rubrum'

The Pennisetums are known as the 'Fountain grasses' because of their layered dome shaped foliage clumps. They are covered in long attractive caterpillar-like flower heads in the late Summer, July onwards, lasting well into the first heavy frosts. Plant in full sun and a well drained but moist soil. They look great at the front, or slightly set back in a border, and make a lovely container specimen for a strategic spot.

From midsummer Pennisetum 'Rubrum' produces a stunning show with long & delicate flowers, silvery colour flushed purple on arching stems over deep red to burgundy strap like foliage. A real centre piece plant well worth the extra care required to keep it at its best.

NB. as this variety is not frost hardy some protection from winter frost and wet is advisable with a dry friable mulch around its crown, and by lifting or placing the grass in its container into a cool dry, but frost free greenhouse.

Ht 1.5m x Sp 60cm

Supplied in 9cm pots ready to plant out

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