A mound-forming perennial grass with narrow dark green leaves. Attractive bristly, pink flowers like bottle brushes in mid to late summer. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 75cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Pennisetum orientale
A mound-forming perennial grass with narrow dark green leaves. Attractive bristly, pink flowers like bottle brushes in mid to late summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Pennisetum |
|---|---|
| Species | orientale |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Light |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 75cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Mound-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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