Fountain grass 'Red Head'
Fountain grass 'Red Head'
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Red Head’
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Red Head’
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- Vibrant red-tipped plumes and arching foliage for an eye-catching border.
- Low-maintenance ornamental grass that thrives in sun and well-drained soil.
- Drought-tolerant and versatile for containers or garden beds.
- Easy to grow and forms a compact clump for seamless garden display.
- Versatile year-round interest with attractive form and seasonal color.
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Red Head’ Red Head Fountain Grass (Chinese Fountain Grass) brings a graceful, clumping form with lance-like foliage and vibrant copper-red plumes that emerge mid to late season.
The plant thrives in a range of soils and sun, delivering a robust, hardy presence with an airy, evergreen-like silhouette that sways in the breeze. Its compact habit makes a versatile feature in any garden setting.
Shop now to add this striking, low-care accent to your landscape and enjoy dynamic seasonal color.
Care and Watering
Plant in full sun, well-drained soil. Water deeply until roots establish; thereafter water moderately. Avoid soggy soil and mulch lightly.
Maintenance
Cut back old foliage in late winter. Remove spent plumes. Divide every 3–4 years if clumping.
Location
Choose an open sunny spot with good air flow. Space 2–3 ft apart for best fountain effect.
Tips
Feed lightly in spring, mulch to conserve moisture, and trim faded plumes for a tidy display.
The Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Red Head’ Lampepoetser adds elegance with softly arching leaves and striking reddish-brown flower spikes that catch the light. As a decorative element, it creates graceful movement and depth in borders and plant combinations.
This classic ornamental grass works beautifully beside perennial garden plants and provides color and structure in seasonal transitions; perfect for those seeking expressive deciduous ornamental grasses.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 5 a 7 |
| Standing | Full sun |
| Properties | Solitaire., Cut flower., Autumn coloration., Group planting., Deciduous. |
| Flower color | Red, Pink |
| Leaf color | Green |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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