Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head'
Pennisetum 'Red Head' is a striking deciduous ornamental grass producing large, bottlebrush-like flower plumes from mid to late summer. Deep purple buds open into impressive smoky-purple flowerheads, held above a dense mound of fresh green foliage.
The substantial plumes can reach around 20-25cm long and remain attractive for several months, bringing movement, texture and height to borders and prairie-style planting. As temperatures cool in autumn, the foliage develops warm golden tones, extending the season of interest.
Best grown in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil, 'Red Head' is relatively drought tolerant once established and is also resistant to deer. Its bold flowerheads make it an excellent choice for mixed borders, naturalistic planting and contemporary garden schemes.
- Large smoky-purple bottlebrush flower plumes
- Flowers from mid to late summer
- Green foliage develops golden autumn tones
- Ideal for borders, prairie and naturalistic planting
- Best grown in full sun in well-drained soil
- Height 150cm - Spread 150cm
Fountain Grass, Ornamental Grass
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EAN code8717777355562
- Pot Size5L (23cm)
- AspectNorth-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Flower ColourPurple
- Flowering MonthJuly, August, September
- Foliage ColourGreen, Red
- Foliage TypeDeciduous
- Garden StyleArchitectural, City & Courtyard Garden, Coastal, Cottage & Informal Garden, Gravel Garden, Patio & Container, Prairie Planting
- Hardiness - RHS ratingH3 -5 to 1c. Half-hardy - mild winter
- Height150cm
- Spread150cm
- MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
- pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Plant HabitTufted
- Plant TypeGrass
- Planting TypesBorders and Beds, Cut Flowers, Pots & Containers
- Season of InterestSummer, Autumn
- Soil TypeChalk, Loam, Sand
- Special AttributesAttractive Seed Heads, Drought Tolerant, Easy to Grow, Low Maintenance
- SunlightFull Sun
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