Pennisetum ‘rubrum’

£9.99

1 × Pennisetum rubrum – Large Established Fountain Grass – 3 L Pot (c. 70 cm tall) Bring dramatic, architectural elegance to your garden with this striking Pennisetum rubrum, also known as Purple Fountain Grass. This is a mature, well-established specimen—perfect for instant impact. Key Features: Pot size: Generous 3 L Height (including pot): Approximately 70 cm […]

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1 × Pennisetum rubrum – Large Established Fountain Grass – 3 L Pot (c. 70 cm tall)

Bring dramatic, architectural elegance to your garden with this striking Pennisetum rubrum, also known as Purple Fountain Grass. This is a mature, well-established specimen—perfect for instant impact.

Key Features:

Pot size: Generous 3 L

Height (including pot): Approximately 70 cm

Condition: Vibrant, thick-clumping ornamental grass—heavy-duty and ready to impress

About

Pennisetum rubrum

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Spectacular foliage & blooms: Deep burgundy-purple leaves topped with arching, bottlebrush-like plumes in shades of red, purple, and bronze, from midsummer through fall.

Stunning form: Fast-growing, mound-forming habit, typically reaching 90–150 cm tall and 60–120 cm wide when mature.

Growth & durability: Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established.

Usage: Makes an excellent specimen plant—fantastic in borders, containers, or as a dramatic focal point in beds.

Care & Cultivation:

Prefers full sun (minimum 6–8 hours of sunlight daily) and well-drained soil.

Low-maintenance: requires little fertilizer; prune back in spring to promote fresh growth.

In cooler climates, it’s often treated as an annual, but in warmer zones (USDA 9–11), it can behave as a short-lived perennial.

Watch for slugs, snails, or occasional rust—good spacing and airflow help prevent issues.

Why Buy This One?

Statement-sized grass, already robust and established—no waiting around for growth.

Premium quality from trusted family-grown stock, with full roots and excellent condition.

Perfect for immediacy—ideal if you’re staging a garden, designing containers, or setting up a gift-worthy display.

Easy to maintain—just plant, water in, and enjoy the added colour and texture in your space.

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