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Pennisetum rubrum.


Pennisetum rubrum. (Pennisetum setaceum (African Fountain Grass) rubrum)

Took this in last winter, will do the same this winter......



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That answers my question! I wondered if it was hardy too.

23 Sep, 2010

 

this is the same has lily has, i love it, she also managed to over winter hers as not hardy in our country , lovely Dotty

25 Sep, 2010

 

Thanks San, it looked very rough after last winter even though we kept it in doors, but it perked up in the summer...

25 Sep, 2010

 

thats good dotty, saw some at agricultural college today, small but only £1.50 but dont have the room to over winter so left it, im going to buy a couple next year to plant in pots either side of front door for a change ;o))

26 Sep, 2010

 

Nice idea San.....

26 Sep, 2010

 

iv put yours in my favs so i remember lol

26 Sep, 2010




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