Pennisetum Fountain Grass Seeds

Pennisetum Fountain Grass Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

A graceful ornamental grass producing elegant arching foliage topped with soft feathery plumes.

 

Known botanically as Pennisetum alopecuroides, this variety is valued for its flowing habit and striking summer display.

 

Fountain Grass offers texture, movement, and seasonal interest, making it one of the most admired choices for borders, containers, and decorative planting.

 

Its reliable performance and long lasting plumes make it a favourite for home gardens and landscape design.

 

Seed Quantity Approx 0.1 grams

 

Sowing & Growing

When to Sow February to April indoors for transplanting outdoors after frost or directly outdoors in May

Germination 14 to 28 days at 18–20°C

Soil & Position Fertile, well?drained soil enriched with compost; prefers full sun

Height 80–100cm with arching growth

Flowering July to October with abundant feathery plumes

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds on the surface of moist fine compost in trays or pots. Lightly cover with vermiculite. Maintain warmth until seedlings emerge. Transplant when large enough to handle into individual pots and grow on before planting outdoors after frost. Space plants 40cm apart in prepared beds or borders.

 

Grow & Maintenance

Grow in fertile soil with regular watering during dry periods. Pennisetum Fountain Grass thrives in sunny sites and requires minimal maintenance. Cut back old foliage in late winter to encourage fresh spring growth. Suitable for borders, containers, and architectural planting. Protect young plants from slugs and snails.

 

Uses & Benefits

Perfect for borders, containers, and ornamental displays. Fountain Grass produces elegant plumes creating texture and movement in mixed plantings. Highly suitable for modern garden design, pollinator?friendly schemes, and low?maintenance landscaping. Excellent for home gardens, allotments, and decorative planting.

 

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