Pennisetum setaceum 'Cherry Sparkler'
Fountain Grass 'Cherry Sparkler'
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. 'Cherry Sparkler' has variegated leaves that are white and dark pink with a thin green stripe. The center of the plant is mostly white with pink and dark pink halfway down the blade. The summer plumes are burgundy.
Contributed by @Lyndaclack
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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
Fountain Grass 'Cherry Sparkler'
Latin name
Pennisetum setaceum 'Cherry Sparkler'
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
1.00 M
Pennisetum setaceum 'Cherry Sparkler'
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. 'Cherry Sparkler' has variegated leaves that are white and dark pink with a thin green stripe. The center of the plant is mostly white with pink and dark pink halfway down the blade. The summer plumes are burgundy.
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.