Pennisetum alopecuroïdes Moudry - Chinese Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroïdes Moudry - Chinese Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroïdes Moudry
Fountain Grass, Chinese Fountain Grass, Foxtail Fountain Grass, Swamp Foxtail Grass
My rating does not directly concern the pennisetum Moudry, which has taken well and matches the photo presented, but the other 2 pennisetums: RED HEAD and BLACK BEAUTY, which have EXACTLY the same inflorescences and appearance as the MOUDRY, to the point that I have 3 times the same plant... Weird.
alain, 03/01/2025
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Description
The Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Moudry', also known as feathertop grass, forms spikes of feathery flowers with dark brown reflections in late summer.
This large non-invasive grass forms a very compact stump from which large deciduous leaves of a tender green colour emerge, giving a bushy appearance. In late summer, Pennisetum Moudry produces magnificent dark flowers, in black-brown spikes with silvery grey reflections that bloom until autumn and once dried, provide a splendid decoration throughout winter.
Easy to grow, Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Moudry' thrives in sunny locations and light, well-draining, moderately moist soil. It looks stunning in a wild garden, combined with yarrow, gaura, and eupatorium, or in a more modern style, this grass can be combined with Allium sphaerocephalon, Persicaria amplexicaulis, or hydrangea Annabelle.
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Pennisetum
alopecuroïdes
Moudry
Poaceae
Fountain Grass, Chinese Fountain Grass, Foxtail Fountain Grass, Swamp Foxtail Grass
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant the Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Moudry' in a planting hole measuring 20 cm (8in) x 20 cm (8in) x 20 cm (8in). If your soil is heavy, mix some compost with the crumbled soil, partially fill the hole, and place your bucket (after removing the pot) so that the top of the plant's root ball is covered with 3 cm (1in) of soil. Firmly tamp down the soil and water generously to eliminate any air pockets. If the weather is dry, you will need to water regularly for a few weeks in order to encourage your plant to establish. Grasses remain decorative all year round but renew their foliage in spring. We recommend cutting back your plants to 10 cm (4in) in late January or early February for a clean-up pruning and to make room for new foliage.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.