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Care Types Pruning Propagating Growing From Seed Potting and Repotting Overwintering The Pennisetum genus includes a variety of ornamental grasses known for their soft, fuzzy flower plumes. Part of the Poaceae family, these plants are also commonly referred to as fountain grasses.
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The goal is to keep the fountain grass dormant, not growing and not shriveling up, throughout the winter. In mid March, move the plants to a warm sunny location to get them started growing. Water as needed and fertilize with a dilute solution of any flowering plant fertilizer, once new growth appears. Harden off and move back outdoors after the. När det kommer till
Less hardy than some, but superb in a pot. In blooms from July to October. H x S: 60cm x 60cm.
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Pennisetum plant genus grasses may be half hardy annuals, half hardy perennials or hardy perennials. Pennisetum blooms from the end of summer through the early months of autumn. When in bloom they carry many spikes of fuzzy / feathery flowers. These can reach from 60 cm to m (2 to 4 feet) in height. Två prydnadsgräs är perfekta för
«1 2» Loxley Posts: 5, August I've never overwintered Pennisetum, but I would have thought light wouldn't be required when the grass is dormant. (After the foliage has been killed off by frosts). You'll need to keep the compost moist, but not wet I guess. Seems a bit of a hassle but it is a nice grass. Nollie Posts: 7, August 
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However, many lovely Pennisetum are cold hardy to Zones 5 and 6. Like the tender varieties, they add beauty to beds and decorative containers, and can be used as annuals outside of their hardiness zones. Our Fountain Grass Quick Guide shows both hardy and tender varieties. Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln', lampborstgräs, Perenner.
If kept in pots, it is best to move the pot indoors before cold temperatures arrive. Article Sources. Pennisetum grasses (known as fountain grasses) are famous for their fuzzy, feathery blooms. Learn how to care for this genus of ornamental grasses. 'Mme Hardy'. Stor, tätt fylld.
Red or purple fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’) is hardy in zones 8 to 11 so it will not survive Wisconsin winters. Some gardeners have had success digging and potting up the plants to overwinter indoors. Keep the plants in a cool, not freezing, dark location with slightly moist soil.