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Pennisetum glaucum Purple Majesty F1 - Ornamental Millet 1 packet This attractive Ornamental Millet makes the perfect planting partner to vibrant summer annuals, adding height and interest to borders, as well as making a perfect backdrop to your display. Purple Majesty also adds a touch of the tropics to containers on a sunny patio. Young plants are first green, with the stems and mid-rib of foliage turning purple after 8 weeks. Leaves turn dark purple when planted outside in full sun. |
Pennisetum macrourum Tail Feathers 1 packet Robust green foliage is enhanced by tall erect pinky-beige spikelets in late summer to autumn, gracefully moving in the slightest of breezes. Height: 180cm (6ft). |
Pennisetum setaceum Purpureum - Red Fountain Grass 3 plants in 9cm pots Mosquito-like heads. Enjoys a light, well-drained soil in full sun. Add architectural flair to your mixed borders by using the arching sprays and sharp silhouettes to add contrast, or use in mixed containers for a colour explosion on your patio. Remember also not to cut down grasses at the end of the season, as their legacy lives on in their winter beauty. |
Pennisetum villosum Cream Falls 1 packet One of the easiest and most visually stunning grasses to grow. Brilliant white, rabbit-tail spikes are produced in abundance from bushy, clump-forming deciduous plants. Eye-catching and early to flower in borders or large containers. Quick to flower, often used as a Annual. Height 45-50cm (18-20in) Cut back old foliage in spring as new growth appears in the centres of plants. |
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