£13.99
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.
Out of stock
We are busy producing the next batch of this plant and we expect it to be in stock by Autumn 2025.
| Pot Size | 2 Litre |
|---|---|
| How many plants will I need? | 3 – 5 Plants Per Square Metre |
| Planting area | Informal Screens and Dividers, Open and Sunny, 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.
Superb fountain grass hybrid having a distinctive upright habit & masses of delightful light pinky white flowers fading to tan and beige over a very long season during summer. Especially effective when used as an informal screen or hedge. Needs sunny well drained spot. Soil not too wet. Height; 90cm – 1.2m.
Also known as Cenchrus Fairy Tails.
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.
Gradually spreading mounds of green foliage producing many arching stems topped with distinctive elongated, cylindrical buff white flowerheads during summer. Needs sunny well drained spot. Soil not too wet. Height 1.5m – 1.8m.
Also known as Cenchrus caudatus.