Grass - Ornamental : Pennisetum macrourum Tail Feathers
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Grass - Ornamental : Pennisetum macrourum Tail Feathers
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Flower
Hardy Perennial
Flowers:
Foliage only
Height:
5 feet
Position:
Full Sun
Ideal For:
Border
Germination:
Challenging
Aftercare:
Easy
Description
Robust green foliage is enhanced by tall erect pinky-beige spikelets in late summer to autumn, gracefully moving in the slightest of breezes. Height: 180cm (6ft).
Sowing Instructions
Sowing time: December to April or June to July. Sow seed on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost and place at a temperature of at 20C (69F). Lightly cover the seed with vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 14-21 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots.
Aftercare Instructions
Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost, 60cm (24in) apart. |
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