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Phaenosperma globosa (Waterfall millet)
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1.5m
Max height
Max height
0.8m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Phaenosperma globosa
Other names
Waterfall millet, Chinese bead grass, Chinese millet grass , Chinese rice grass
Genus
Phaenosperma Phaenosperma
Species
P. globosa - P. globosa is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with broadly linear to narrowly lance-shaped, dark grey-green leaves and, from summer into early autumn, slender, upright to arching stems bearing loose panicles of tiny, pale green flowers followed by green, bead-like seeds.
Phaenosperma globosa is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
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General care
Pruning
Cut back all but new growth in early summer to maintain variegation.
Propagation
Sow seed at 15-20C. Keep compost consistently moist.
Propagation methods
Seed, Division
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Where to grow
Phaenosperma globosa (Waterfall millet) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.8m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal, Containers, City, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Grows is most well-drained or moist but well-drained soils in partial shade. Tolerates sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Phaenosperma globosa
Other names
Waterfall millet, Chinese bead grass, Chinese millet grass , Chinese rice grass
Genus
Phaenosperma Phaenosperma
Species
P. globosa - P. globosa is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with broadly linear to narrowly lance-shaped, dark grey-green leaves and, from summer into early autumn, slender, upright to arching stems bearing loose panicles of tiny, pale green flowers followed by green, bead-like seeds.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
General care
Pruning
Cut back all but new growth in early summer to maintain variegation.
Propagation
Sow seed at 15-20C. Keep compost consistently moist.
Propagation methods
Seed, Division
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Where to grow
Phaenosperma globosa (Waterfall millet) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.8m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal, Containers, City, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Grows is most well-drained or moist but well-drained soils in partial shade. Tolerates sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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