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Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'

Fountain Grass

Fountain Grass

Format

Exposure

  • Sun
  • Partial shade

Rusticity

Annuelle

Bloom time

  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October

  • Purple colored foliage
  • Magnificent star plant in arrangements
  • Beautiful plant from spring until fall
  • Low maintenance
  • Grown as an annual

This annual grass is known for its spectacular foliage, a deep burgundy red that lasts throughout the summer. Its arched plumes, an intense crimson red, bloom from June until frost, bringing a touch of grace and lightness to your beds and borders.

It looks great as a feature plant in potted arrangements.

Assets of Purple Fountain Grass:

  • Decorative foliage: Its burgundy red color catches the eye and creates a striking contrast with the other plants in your garden.
  • Long-lasting flowering: The plumes bloom from June until frost, for a visual spectacle that lasts all summer long.
  • Graceful bearing: Its supple and airy bearing brings a touch of lightness and movement to your landscaping compositions.
  • Easy to care for: This plant is relatively easy to grow and requires little maintenance.

Purple Fountain Grass is ideal for:

  • Beds and borders: It adds a touch of color and texture to your landscaping compositions.
  • Containers: Its compact size makes it an ideal plant for pots and planters.
  • Rock gardens: Its burgundy red foliage contrasts beautifully with stones and rocks.
  • Xeric gardens: It tolerates drought well and is therefore perfect for dry gardens.

Growing tips:

  • Soil: Purple Fountain Grass prefers well-drained soil, rich in organic matter and slightly acidic.
  • Exposure: It thrives in full sun, but can also tolerate partial shade.
  • Watering: Water regularly during the first year of growth, then let the soil dry slightly between waterings.
  • Pruning: Cut back faded stems in late fall or early spring.
  • Wintering: In areas with cold winters, mulch the base of the plant to protect it from frost.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
20 - 25 in.
Spread
30 - 32 in.
Height
36 - 48 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Upright

Flowering colours:

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Tolerates moist soils

Maintenance:

  • Easy

Soil requirement:

  • Rich
  • Fresh
  • Well-drained soil

Features

Resistance:

  • Drought

Attract:

  • Pollinators

Use:

  • Centerpiece plant
  • Clumps
  • Pots
  • Flowerbeds

Attribute:

  • Fast growing

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