Pennisetum Dark Desire

£8.55

A Knoll Gardens selection. From rounded mounds of bright green foliage come many large bottlebrush like flowers, initially red tinged, & quickly taking on purplish to black tones covering the plant from high summer onwards. Needs sunny well drained spot. Soil not too wet. Height; 80cm – 1m.

Also known as Cenchrus Dark Desire

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Plant Information

Pot Size

9 cm

How many plants will I need?

1 – 3 Plants Per Square Metre

Description

These ornamental grasses are Deciduous: Cut back stems close to ground level from late February through to the end of March. Cut stems can be left on border as natural mulch or composted.

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