Pennisetum advena 'Rubrum'
fountain grass 'Rubrum'
'Rubrum' is a hybrid between P. macrostachyum and P. setaceum. Strappy, dark-red foliage emerges in spring, initially flushed green. Arching stems bear bottlebrush-shaped flowers in late summer to autumn, their silver and red plumes eventually becoming brown
Size
Ultimate height
1鈥�1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1鈥�2 yearsUltimate spread
0.5鈥�1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
奥别濒濒鈥揹谤补颈苍别诲pH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Red | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver Red | Red | ||
| Autumn | Brown Grey Silver Red | Red | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West鈥揻acing or 厂辞耻迟丑鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Pennisetum can be annual or perennial, evergreen or deciduous grasses, clump-forming or spreading in habit, with linear leaves and narrow flowering panicles with conspicuous bristles
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Drought and heat tolerant, but requires frost-free conditions so will need winter protection or moving into an unheated glasshouse if grown in a pot
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Cut back last season's foliage in early spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pennisetum advena 'Rubrum'
fountain grass 'Rubrum'
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