Pennisetum Hameln Chinese Fountain Grass Plant - Garden Plants Outdoor Garden Ready - Flowering Outdoor Perennial in Plant Pot (2 Litre Pot, 30-40cm)

• CHARACTERISTICS: An evergreen, perennial grass plant with long, arching green leaves, alongside an array of bristly pink-purple flowering when they bloom in late Summer.
• GROWTH AND SPREAD: An ultimate height and spread of 0.5-1m.
• CARE AND MAINTENANCE: Very low maintenance. Thrives in most soil types and likes moist, well-drained soil. Cut back stems close to ground level from late February through to the end of March.
• PERIOD OF INTEREST: Spring to Autumn foliage interest. Pink-purple bristly flowers in Summer.

Pennisetum alopecuroides Hameln is a wonderful perennial grass plant that brings bright green foliage and lovely flowering to your garden throughout Summer into Autumn. The leaves form in a beautiful arch, making it an eye-catching plant from the get-go. From Summer into Autumn, an abundance of bristly, pink-purple flowering appears to bring a great contrast of colour to this showy Chinese Fountain Grass. This versatile variety is perfect in a display or on its own, whether that be in a pot, container or within borders. Plant in sunny locations with moist, well-drained soil. Cut back stems close to ground level from late February through to the end of March. Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.