Pennisetum adv. 'Red Riding Hood' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Fountain grass 'Red Riding Hood' (Pennisetum setaceum) with its burgundy-red leaf colouring is a decorative design element in the garden, which also adorns containers on balconies or terraces with its bushy growth. The purple-red flower fronds adorn this grass from summer onwards. It feels most at home in a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. In favourable conditions, this hardy grass reaches a height of approx. 65 cm and grows up to 50 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Fountain grass 'Red Riding Hood' are burgundy-red, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Fountain grass 'Red Riding Hood' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Regular watering in summer is particularly important. Morning or evening is the best time for this. Watering should also be done slowly and, if possible, not over flowers and leaves.

Flower
The purple-red flowers appear from July to October.

Use
Tub, pruning