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Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'


Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' (Pennisetum setaceum)

This grass is not hardy - I lost the one I had last year! This year, I bought 5 plug-plants and grew them on. I shall have another try at over-wintering them.



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I also have this plant Spritz...much smaller than yours....mine is in a pot....should i take it inside do you think?....

22 Sep, 2009

 

great photo,love the colours.

22 Sep, 2009

 

Oh yes, Motinot - one whiff of frost and you'll lose it, sadly! Andrewr takes his indoors. I tried in a frost-free greenhouse, last year. It didn't make it. They need it a bit warmer, obviously.

Thanks, Sue! I just HAD to have this grass, as I loved it last year!

23 Sep, 2009

 

Lovely colour grass and love the flower too.

24 Sep, 2009

 

That's Scabiosa 'Barocca', Morgana - it has been flowering and flowering!

25 Sep, 2009

 

Very pretty and beatuiful colour.

25 Sep, 2009

 

Louise has this as well - we are both hoping that they are hardy!

25 Sep, 2009

 

I did manage to overwinter one but it remained a poor plant for the rest of the year. Its probably best to start afresh with this one.

28 Sep, 2009

 

Yes, I reckon you're right. I got 5 as plug-plants at reasonable cost, and I'll do the same again next year.

28 Sep, 2009



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