Pennisetum 'Fairy Tails'
fountain grass
A new form, which has a more upright habit (both foliage and flowers) than many of the others - and it is also said to be hardier! It's a generous bloomer too, producing its soft pink to near-white flowers, which turn biscuit shades, over a long season from midsummer. These elegant flowers are soft to the touch, so it will make a great addition to the sensory garden, and looks great when planted in large numbers where it will catch the slightest breeze.
How to care for Pennisetum Fairy Tails:
A generous layer of mulch in autumn will help keep the roots warmer in winter. Prune back the previous years growth each spring.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1.2m
Eventual spread:
0.9m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
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This grass dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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