Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head'
Dwarf Fountain Grass 'Red Head'
'Red Head' forms a large mound of arching green leaves and dusky-pink coloured bottlebrush flower spikes which turn to buff as they age. Most effective when mass planted, or planted as a specimen in a container.
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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
Dwarf Fountain Grass 'Red Head'
Latin name
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head'
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
0.75 M
1.20 M
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head'
'Red Head' forms a large mound of arching green leaves and dusky-pink coloured bottlebrush flower spikes which turn to buff as they age. Most effective when mass planted, or planted as a specimen in a container.
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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