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Pennisetum alopecuroides Herbstzauber - Chinese Fountain Grass

Pennisetum alopecuroïdes Herbstzauber
Fountain Grass, Chinese Fountain Grass, Foxtail Fountain Grass, Swamp Foxtail Grass

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The plant arrived in very poor condition in October 2023. I waited until spring hoping for a recovery, only to realize that only the dried clumps were still visible. What a pity!

dani, 16/06/2024

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Beautiful grass with bronze-coloured flower spikes shaped like candles, and stunning dark green foliage.
Height at maturity
90 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, August to October
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Description

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Herbstzauber' is a beautiful grass with bronze-coloured flower spikes shaped like candles, and stunning dark green foliage. In autumn, the foliage takes on orange and buff shades. This airy plant adds lightness and movement to a border.

You can mix it with other grasses or tall perennials like salvias or Verbena bonariensis.

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Pennisetum alopecuroides Herbstzauber - Chinese Fountain Grass (Flowering) Flowering
Pennisetum alopecuroides Herbstzauber - Chinese Fountain Grass (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time August to September
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 90 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Pennisetum

Species

alopecuroïdes

Cultivar

Herbstzauber

Family

Poaceae

Other common names

Fountain Grass, Chinese Fountain Grass, Foxtail Fountain Grass, Swamp Foxtail Grass

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference812072

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Planting and care

Plant in a planting hole measuring 20x20x20cm (8x8x8in). If your soil is heavy, mix some compost with the crumbled soil, partially fill the hole, and place your plant so that the top of the root ball is covered with 3cm (1in) of soil. Firmly press the soil down and water generously to eliminate air pockets. In dry weather, you will need to water regularly for a few weeks to facilitate the establishment of your young plant. This grass remains decorative all year round but renews its foliage in spring. We recommend pruning your plant to 10cm (4in) in late January or early February to tidy the plant and to make room for new foliage.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, August to October

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Prune the dry stems to 15cm (6in) from the soil, using pruning shears or hedge clippers, in early spring.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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