Pennisetum 'Karley Rose', 2L
An oriental fountain grass bearing pink fluffy bottlebrush panicles
Notes
Easy to grow, this ornamental grass features graceful, arching green foliage, topped in summer with soft, fluffy pink plumes that add texture and movement to a sunny border, container or rock garden.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2L
- Height and Spread: up to 100cm (3ft 3in) x 70cm (2ft 3in) in 2-5 years
Features
- Flowers: July - September
- Perennial
- Borderline Hardy - will need winter protection in colder areas
- Clump forming
- Plumes can be used in dried flower arrangements
- Moist, well-drained soil types
- South or West aspects
- Full sun
- Sheltered
Add a layer of mulch in autumn to protect the roots but leave top growth for winter interest.
In early spring, cut back this growth to ground level and, if need be, divide over large clumps, before the new season commences.