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Superb compact form of fountain grass making rounded mounds of dark green foliage from which come masses of soft white bottlebrush like flowers from high summer onwards. One of the most reliable for the UK climate. Needs sunny well drained spot. Soil not too wet. Height; 60cm – 90cm.
Also known as Cenchrus Hameln.
292 in stock
| Pot Size | 9cm |
|---|---|
| How many plants will I need? | 1 – 3 Plants Per Square Metre |
| Planting area | Informal Screens and Dividers, Open and Sunny, Pots and Containers, Seaside and Coastal, Shorter Flowering, Sun-baked and Dry |
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.
A Knoll Gardens selection. From rounded mounds of bright green foliage come masses of stunning, large bottlebrush like flowers, initially red tinged, that quickly take on purplish to black tones, and which cover the plant from high summer onwards. Can offer warm yellow autumnal toned foliage. Needs sunny well drained spot. Soil not too wet. Height; 80cm – 1m.
Also known as Cenchrus Dark Desire
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A Knoll Gardens selection from Pennisetum macrourum (Cenchrus caudatus), being rather more compact and earlier to flower than the species with freely produced flowers held just clear of the foliage. Needs sunny well drained position. Soil not too wet. Height; 60cm – 90cm.
Also known as Cenchrus Short Stuff.
Bright red button like flowers, produced from mid summer, on dainty narrow stems that can appear to float above mounds of green foliage. Flowers fading beige with age. Need sunny well drained spot. Soil not too wet. Height; 80cm – 1m.
Also known as Cenchrus Red Buttons.
Long established selection forming neat mounds of bright green foliage that turns a rich orange yellow in autumn. Attractive initially dusky toned bottlebrush like flowers produced during summer. Needs sunny well drained spot. Soil not too wet. Height; 60cm – 90cm.
Also known as Cenchrus Cassians Choice.