Pennisetum alopecuroïdes 'Red Head'
Pennisetum alopecuroïdes 'Red Head'
Pennisetum alopecuroïdes 'Red Head'
Pennisetum alopecuroïdes 'Red Head'
Pennisetum alopecuroïdes 'Red Head'
Pennisetum alopecuroïdes Red Head
Chinese Fountain Grass 'Red Head', Pennisetum 'Red Head'
Beautiful plant, established very well, matches the description perfectly.
Béatrice , 12/11/2025
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Description
The Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head' is a particularly decorative grass with flower heads that change from silvery pink to purplish pink to brown. Attractive from spring to autumn, this grass forms a beautiful fountain of delicate foliage that takes on lovely autumnal colours. Hardy and adaptable, this excellent variety is suitable for borders, rock gardens, or patios when planted in a large container.
The Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head' is a horticultural creation. Its wild ancestor, the fountain grass, is a grass native to a sizeable northeastern region of Asia and Australia that belongs to the large family of Poaceae. The 'Red Head' fountain grass evokes a fountain of slender leaves and spikes that reach a height of 70-80 cm (28-32in). The tuft of leaves comprises very slender, trailing, glaucous green leaves. The flowering culms emerge from the foliage towards the end of summer, in August-September. This plant is known for its unique flower heads of silky, silvery spikelets arranged in pink tassels. These tassels turn pink to brown and measure 10 to 15 cm long. The plant's leaves change colour in the autumn, taking on shades of yellow, golden blond, and cinnamon. Even in the winter, it remains decorative when the plant is covered in frost. In the spring, new green foliage appears on the plant.
This 'Red Head' variety adds a touch of delicacy to a landscape when paired with both rigid and light plants such as yarrow, Verbena bonariensis, California poppies, or eupatoriums.
Pennisetum alopecuroides are very hardy and water-efficient grasses that bring movement to borders, wisely placed between the stones of a rock garden or on a wall. These grasses are particularly beautiful in low light, and are perfect for small gardens, flower meadows, or paths. They have a unique radiance that highlights their beauty from every angle. Additionally, their spikes are soft and silky to the touch, making them a sensory delight. They pair beautifully with euphorbias, heart-leaved or heath aster, and echinaceas. The Pennisetum plant helps prevent soil erosion because of its robust root system.
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Pennisetum
alopecuroïdes
Red Head
Poaceae
Chinese Fountain Grass 'Red Head', Pennisetum 'Red Head'
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Planting and care
To plant the Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head', follow these easy steps. Dig a hole that measures 20 cm (8 in) x 20 cm (8 in) x 20 cm (8 in) in a sunny location. Use light, well-draining soil that is slightly moist to slightly dry, and slightly acidic, neutral, or alkaline. If your soil is heavy, mix in coarse sand, gravel, and compost. Remove the pot from the plant and place in the planting hole so that the top of the root ball is covered with 3 cm (1 in) of soil. Firm the soil and water thoroughly to remove air pockets. If it's dry outside, water regularly for a few weeks to help the plant establish. Grasses look good all year round but form new foliage in the spring. To make room for new foliage, prune your plants to 10 cm (4 in) at the end of January or the beginning of February.
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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.
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