Pennisetum Rubrum
Plant Details
The strappy dark red foliage, flushed green in spring, creates a stunning focal point for any garden, and is adorned with beautiful silver and red plumes in late summer and autumn.
Month Available: August
Evergreen / Deciduous: Evergreen
Flower Colour: Purple
Suitable For Wildlife: None
Soil Type: Well-drained
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Flower/Foliage/Berries: Foliage
Plant Type: Perennial
Hardy: Protect from frost
Main Attribute: Foliage interest.
Height / Spread: 1.5m x 1m (5ft x 3ft 3in)
Growing Tips & Additional Information
Where to Plant: Patio pots
Pests and Diseases: None
Plant Care: Dry mulch in winter and remove dead foliage in spring
Care and Time: Medium - winter
Warning: None
Benefits: Excellent structural form. Good foliage colour
History: Pennisetum is a widespread genus of plants in the grass family, native to tropical and warm temperate countries. They are known commonly as fountaingrasses
EU Rights: N/A