Pennisetum thunbergii - Red Buttons Fountain Grass
Botanical name       : Pennisetum thunbergiiÂ
Common name          : Red Buttons Fountain Grass, Fountain GrassÂ
Colour               : BrownÂ
Flowering time       : August - OctoberÂ
Full grown height    : ± 70 cmÂ
Light requirement    : SunÂ
Moisture requirement : NormalÂ
Winter hardiness     : Till -18°C  (USDA Zone 7)Â
Spacing              : ± 45 cm (± 5 per m²)Â
Details              : -Â
Pot size             : Square 9 cm, volume 0,5 LiterÂ
Delivery time        : 4 - 9 working daysÂ
Special notes        : -Â
General information about Fountain Grass (Pennisetum):Fountain Grass (Pennisetum) is a genus of ornamental grasses that was one of the first to be introduced into the garden. The bristly plumes of Fountain Grass are attractive, both in the garden but also when used in flower arranging. Fountain Grass prefers a spot in the sun and in fertile well-draining soil. If in a less sunny spot, the plant will grow, but flower less. Within the genus Fountain Grass we have miniatures and giants, one for every garden! The grasses of the species 'alopecuroides' are the hardiest ones. Why not plant some groups of 3 plants in the border, surrounded by plants that only grow to half the grass's height. Good neighbour plants for Fountain Grass are Stonecrop (Sedum), Aster (Aster), Obedient Plant (Physostegia), Cranesbill (Geranium) and Bee Blossom (Gaura). Also, in the modern garden, Fountain Grass is brilliant when surrounded by New Zealand Bur (Acaena) or gravel. If after time the plant starts flowering less, it is possibly time to dig the Fountain Grass up and split the clump up.Red Buttons Fountain Grass - Pennisetum thunbergii
