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Fountain Grass Fireworks in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Pennisetum advena 'Fireworks' syn. Pennisetum setaceum 'Fireworks'

 

Fountain Grass 'Fireworks'

Pennisetum setaceum, commonly known as crimson fountaingrass. It is drought-tolerant, grows fast and sports purple flower spikes. It thrives in warmer, drier areas and is an invasive species. 'Fireworks' makes an attractive addition to bedding displays and patio containers. The fluffy seedheads can be also cut to make elegant dried flowers.

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plant Features
  • Fountain Grass Fireworks likes full sun

    Full sun

  • Fountain Grass Fireworks likes very little water

    Very little water

  • Fountain Grass Fireworks is frost hardy: 23f (-5°c)

    Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

  • Fountain Grass Fireworks likes light and free draining

    Light and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Fountain Grass 'Fireworks'

Latin name

Pennisetum advena 'Fireworks' syn. Pennisetum setaceum 'Fireworks'

type

Grass

family

Poaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Fountain Grass Fireworks likes full sun

    Full sun

  • Frost

    Fountain Grass Fireworks is frost hardy: 23f (-5°c)

    Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

  • Soil

    Fountain Grass Fireworks likes light and free draining

    Light and free draining

  • Water

    Fountain Grass Fireworks likes very little water

    Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

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full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Fountain Grass Fireworks is 0.60meters x 0.90meters 0.60 M 0.90 M

Pennisetum advena 'Fireworks' syn. Pennisetum setaceum 'Fireworks'

Pennisetum setaceum, commonly known as crimson fountaingrass. It is drought-tolerant, grows fast and sports purple flower spikes. It thrives in warmer, drier areas and is an invasive species. 'Fireworks' makes an attractive addition to bedding displays and patio containers. The fluffy seedheads can be also cut to make elegant dried flowers.


Planting young plants

From Mid Autumn TO Late Spring

Pennisetum are very hardy so they could be planted in the autumn, however late spring is the best time. Newly-bought plants take at least three years to clump up to a decent size and many nurseries specialising in grasses recommend planting in threes and fives. The slightest breeze will add an extra dimension to the winter garden, as well as movement, so it’s important to position all Pennisetum where they catch the light. Don’t tuck them away in deep shade.

 
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