Pennisetum Alopecuroides Red Head
Ornamental Grass with Striking, Red-tipped Plumes, Adding Texture and Movement
This ornamental grass features striking red-tipped plumes that add texture and movement to your garden. Plant in spring or autumn, positioning clumps 30-45cm (12-18 inches) apart in well-drained soil. Choose a sunny or partially shaded location. These grasses thrive with minimal care and bloom in late summer, making them perfect for borders, mass plantings, or as a dramatic backdrop.
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spec-table
- Botanical Name: Pennisetum Alopecuroides
- Flower Colour: Red
- Established Height: 90-120 cm
- Established Spread: 60-90 cm
- Plant Spacing: 3 bulbs per m²
- Leaf Colour: Green
- Habit: Upright
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy
- Years to Establish: 1st year
- Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Position: Sheltered
- Suitable For: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens
- Soil Acidity: Neutral
- Soil Moisture: Moderate
- Soil Type: Loam, Well-drained Soil, Sandy Soil
- Growing Skill: Moderate
- Scented: No
- Pollinator Friendly: No
- Mouse Resistant: Yes
- Rabbit Resistant: Yes
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- Toxicity: Skin/eyes irritant
Planting & Care
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