Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'-0

Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’

£11.99

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Overview

Purple Fountain Grass. Intense burgundy red coloured blade like leaves of clump forming habit. Produces elongated burgundy tinged creamy plumes during late summer. Requires sheltered position in full sun and well drained soils. Not reliably hardy, best treated as an annual, ideal for pots, borders or mass plantings.

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Requires a very sheltered position in full sun and well drained soil. Slightly tender.

Planting Instruction

Prepare the ground well by turning the soil, removing large stones etc, and improve heavy clay soils with the addition of organic matter and grit. Avoid using fertilisers: a dressing of bonemeal is all that is necessary. Make sure that the planting area is moist and, if the grass is dry at the root, stand it in a bucket of water for 30 minutes. Plant at the same height as the plant was growing in the pot.

Watering is the key to success, especially in the first year after planting. Check your plant daily during hot, dry or windy weather and ensure that the plant receives a thorough soaking at least 2 or 3 times a week.

If you are planting your grass in a pot, ensure it has a drainage hole, use a good quality compost with added grit and be diligent about watering.

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Flowering Months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Flower Colour

Purple, Cream
Availability Date

April to November
Flower Type

Single, Paniculate
Flowering Month

September, October, November
Soil Type

Acid, Alkaline, Light sandy, Normal
Aspect

Sun
Hardiness

Semi-hardy
Foliage Type

Deciduous
Foliage Colour

Green, Bronze/purple
Height after 10 years*

90cm (3ft)
Pot Size

2 Litre
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