Pennisetum orientale - 7.5 Ltr pot

Description
With its medium green leaf colouring, the Oriental fountain grass (Pennisetum orientale) is a decorative design element in the garden, but with its upright growth it also adorns containers on balconies or terraces. The silver-grey flower plumes adorn this grass from summer onwards. It feels most at home in a sunny location with well-drained soil. In favourable conditions, this hardy grass reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and grows up to 50 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in a tub

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Oriental fountain grasss are medium green, linear.

Spread
Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Oriental fountain grass has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- The plant must be protected from winter moisture. - In harsh locations, protection from the sun is only recommended in the event of frost.

Flower
The silver-grey flowers appear from July to October.

Use
Container, cutting, solitary, group planting