Cat.No | FL-1255 |
Product Name | Pennisetum orientale |
Inventory | In stock |
Seeds per Packet (Approx.) | 15 |
Genus | Pennisetum |
Species | orientale |
Family | Poaceae/Gramineae |
English Name | Oriental Fountain Grass |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Life Cycle | Perennial |
Flower Color | Pink/Rose, Purple/Lavender |
Florescence | June, July, August |
Lighting Requirement | Full Sun, Sheltered Sun |
Soil Type Requirement | Chalk, Sand, Loam |
Soil Acidity Requirement | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
Moisture Requirement | Well-drained |
Applicable for | Cut Flowers |
Sowing Temperature Advice | 15-21°C |
Sowing Time Advice | Autumn |
Sowing Spacing Advice | 30 cm |
Estimated Germination Days | 14 days |
A very useful ornamental grass from Central Asia, it can produce very decorative flowers continuously throughout the summer. These cylindrical flowers start out as a rosy pale purple, then expand and turn light brown. They are the perfect cut flower.
The number of seeds per packet is only an approximation, but will not vary much. Please inquire online before placing your order.
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