Pennisetum – fountain grass in many shades. Week 38
22 September 2021
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Fountain of leaves and bottle-brush-shape inflorescences
Pretty, delicate, sways subtly in the wind. Pennisetum. It’s called fountain grass for a reason.
In spring we have to wait quite a long time to see it over the surface because it starts to grow only when the risk of frost is over. In summer it turns into a dense clump of narrow leaves, and from August we can enjoy the presence of bottle-brush-shape inflorescences. In different colors. Depending on the variety, they are brownish, sandy, pink, purple, or silver. Pennisetum grows up from 25 to 80-100 cm in height. It looks beautiful in Japanese, naturalistic and modern gardens. It blooms best in warm and sunny places.
See what beauties we have for you in our offer:
- Pennisetum alopecuroides – takes the shape of spreading clumps, 60-90 cm wide (and similar in height). It has narrow green leaves that turn golden yellow in autumn and also look attractive in winter. Silvery or delicately pink inflorescences gush from the center of the clump like water from a fountain.
- Pennisetum al. ‘Black Beauty’ – a variety with green leaves and dark purple inflorescences that become even more expressive in autumn when the leaves start to turn yellow. This variety is great for mass planting. It will add style, color, and movement to city flower beds. It grows up to about 100 cm high and 120 cm wide.
- Pennisetum al. ‘Hameln’ – a very popular variety with green leaves and cream, darkening inflorescences 60-80 cm high. It also looks great in winter, because it turns into a straw-golden color.
- Pennisetum al. ‘Herbstzauber’ – a simple and elegant variety with green leaves and brownish inflorescences with a purple tinge. Perfect for mass plantings. It grows up to about 80-100 cm.
- Pennisetum al. ‘Little Bunny’ – an ideal variety for containers, as it grows up to about 45 cm in height and diameter. It has light green leaves and greenish, with time beige, fluffy inflorescences.
- Pennisetum al. ‘Lumen Gold’ PBR – has marvelous golden foliage in spring that turns lime green in summer. It looks great in tall containers, in contrasting colors in an industrial style. It grows up to about 30 cm in diameter and only 25 cm in height. It will look beautiful when planted in groups as a ground cover.
- Pennisetum al. ‘Red Head’ – young plants maintain an upright habit, older plants hang picturesquely. It grows vigorously but is not invasive. It has bright green leaves and intriguing inflorescences. Initially green with a pink tinge, they darken over time to a deep carmine color, and at the end of flowering are almost black with a silvery glow. It grows up to 100-120 cm in height and similar width.
- Pennisetum al. ‘Viridescens’ – has light green leaves, with time turn straw yellow with a tinge of red. The large inflorescences are deep purple in color, almost black with red “hairs” which add lightness and fluffiness. They look woven from the fog. The variety grows up to 80-100 cm in height and about 50 cm in diameter.
- Pennisetum orientale ‘Flamingo’ – has delicate, airy green leaves and pink, subtle and fluffy inflorescences that brighten with time to a pink silver color. The variety grows up to 100 cm in height and 70 cm in width.
All of them are dense and well-rooted. In P9 and P12.
Check the list to find all details.
Practical tips
- Pennisetum grows best in sheltered, warm, and sunny places. It requires light, moderately moist, and rich soil.
- Fertilization should not be overdone, as too much fertilization can limit flowering.
- Pennisetum occurs naturally in eastern Asia and Australia. Is frost-resistant to about -20ºC. In colder regions, cover the plants for the winter.
The minimum order depends on the size of the plants:
- P9 -> 80 pcs / variety
- P12 -> 75 pcs / variety
- C1.5, C2 – 50 pcs / variety
- C3 and bigger -> 25 pcs / variety
FAQ:
How should I make my order?
Complete the “order” column in the attached Excel file and send it to info@hoogenraadplant.nl. Do not change the content of the file, just enter the number of plants ordered. In the email, provide the company name, contact details and the expected date of receipt of the order – this will help us plan work in the nursery.
When will my order be confirmed?
Every order we receive is confirmed within 48 hours. If during this time you do not receive an email from us, check your “spam” and “offers” or call us.
When can I pick up my order?
We adjust the dates of orders to meet your needs, so report the date of the planned collection 2 weeks in advance (February-April – 3 weeks in advance). This will facilitate the timely, efficient, and correct preparation of plants and their careful packaging.
Pickup of orders is possible from September 2021 to mid-May 2022.
I’m a new customer, when do I have to pay?
We accept cash payments or bank transfers to our bank account based on a pro forma invoice before picking up your order. Pre-payment includes 100% of the order value. After making the payment, please send us confirmation of the transfer because it accelerates the preparation of the plants for pickup.
Contact us to find out more about our offer:
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