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Soft grassy foliage which contrasts well with other plants The pale green flowerheads turn an attractive purple in autumn.

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Soft grassy foliage which contrasts well with other plants The pale green flowerheads turn an attractive purple in autumn. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers August to September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting, Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.

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Pennisetum

Species

macrourum

Varietry
Common Name
Flower Colour

green

Soil
Aspect

Full sun/partial shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

25cm

Family

Gramineae

Spread

1.2m

Growth Speed
Growth Habit

Low spreading

Fragrance

FALSE

Foliage Colour

green

Flowers From

August, September

Colour Fruit
Fruits When
Moisture

Well drained

Protection
Hardiness

Hardy

Planting

Water thoroughly before planting, Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser

Care

Keep moist in first year

Border

Group planting, Border, Dried flowers

Toxicity
Pruning
Pruning Time
Pests and diseases
Maintenance

Keep free from weeds, Feed, Cut back in winter

Propagation

Division, Seed

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