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Beginner
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1m
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0.9m
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1-2 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'
Other names: Red fountain grass
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Genus: Pennisetum
Variety or cultivar: 'Rubrum' _ 'Rubrum' is a tender, swaying perennial grass often grown as an annual. In summer, it produces swords of deep purple hanging flower heads on leafy stems.
Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' is: Deciduous
Flower: Purple in Summer
Foliage: Purple in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect
Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' (Red fountain grass) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 1m after 1-2 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Prairie planting
Cultivation: Plant in light, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3) |
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Question from
Jude Cohen-Phillips
I have overwintered my Pennisetum setaceum rubrum in a cold conservatory. I assume I should dead-head the flowers before it goes out again, but does the grass need cutting back as well?
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- Posted: Sat. 5th February 2011 16:42
- Last reply: Tue. 8th February 2011 10:01
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