Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Dark Desire'
Pennisetum 'Dark Desire'
Pennisetum Dark Desire produces large cylindrical fluffy flowers which are produced in the second half of summer and continue until the frosts. Dark Desire is a cultivar of Pennisetum alopecuroides which often fails to flower in a mild and damp summer climate.
Contributed by @simplygarden
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Full sun
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Very little water
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Light and free draining
Common name
Pennisetum 'Dark Desire'
Latin name
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Dark Desire'
type
Grass
family
Poaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Soil
Light and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.60 M
1.50 M
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Dark Desire'
Pennisetum Dark Desire produces large cylindrical fluffy flowers which are produced in the second half of summer and continue until the frosts. Dark Desire is a cultivar of Pennisetum alopecuroides which often fails to flower in a mild and damp summer climate.
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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