Pennisetum Cherry Sparkler
Fountain Grass
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Common Name: Fountain Grass
Latin Name: Pennisetum 'Cherry Sparkler'
Soil: Well-drained soil
Position: Full sun
Flowering period/colour: May-August/ Pink
Hardiness: Hardy
Eventual height/spread: 0.6m/ 0.6m
Special features: Variegated pink and mid-green foliage.
The 'Cherry Sparkler' is a colourful little grass that works really well in a container, on a patio or in a mixed bed. This compact pennisetum has long, slender mid-green leaves and pink leaves, making it a lively addition to any garden. In summer bottlebrush-like flowers appear and these are bright pink to purple in colour.
A great choice for adding structure to your garden and, like other grasses, it is particularly attractive on a windy day when its wispy foliage and flowers sway in the breeze. Plant this alongside an accenting grass, like the glaucous Festuca 'Elijah Blue', for contrasting colours.