The perennial, perennial Pennisetum is an attractive addition to the garden and terrace. In autumn the foliage turns golden yellow and the false ears, which look like brushes, are adorned with a delicate covering of frost in the winter months. In this article we would like to introduce you to the most popular species in more detail.
What varieties of Pennisetum grass are there?
Popular Pennisetum varieties include Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny', 'Hameln', 'Japonicum', 'Moudry', 'National Arboretum', 'viridescens', 'JS Jommenik' and Pennisetum setaceum 'Fireworks' and oriental 'Shogun'. They vary in height, flower color and location requirements.
Small and medium-sized varieties
These thrive not only in beds, but also [Ulink u=plampenputzergras-im-kuebel]in a bucket or a sufficiently large balcony box.[/link] However, in order for the medium-sized variants of the ornamental grass to develop well, there are at least ten Liter vessel volume required.
When growing on the balcony in a planter (€79.00 on Amazon), please note that it should have good water drainage. Pennisetum is sensitive to waterlogging. This inevitably leads to root rot, from which the Pennisetum rarely recovers. Therefore, even in heavily compacted garden soils, a drainage layer of sand or gravel should ensure that water can drain away quickly.
| Botanical name | Growth height | Flower color |
|---|---|---|
| Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Little Bunny’ | 10 – 30 centimeters | Yellow-brown |
| Pennisetum alopecuroides “JS Jommenik” | 30 – 35 centimeters | Light brown |
| Pennisetum alopecuroides Hameln | 40 – 60 centimeters | Yellow-brown |
| Pennisetum alopecuroides Moudry | 60 – 90 centimeters | Red-brown, purple, black-brown |
| Pennisetum setaceum Fireworks | 60 – 75 centimeters | Pink-reddish |
| Pennisetum alopecuroides Japonicum | 70 – 100 centimeters | Silver brown with white tips |
| Pennisetum alopecuroides viridescens | 50 – 70 centimeters | Black-brown |
| Pennisetum alopecuroides “National Arboretum” | 70 – 80 centimeters | Initially greenish, later black-brown |
Imposingly tall Pennisetum grasses
Some worries reach heights of up to 150 centimeters. These perennials make very good attractive solitary plants, but are also suitable as background plants for a multi-layered perennial bed.
| Botanical name | Growth height | Flower color |
|---|---|---|
| Pennisetum alopecuroides “Paul’s Giant” | 100 – 150 centimeters | Dark brown |
| Pennisetum alopecuroides “Foxtrot” | 120 – 150 centimeters | Brownish |
| Pennisetum orientale “Feather Boa” | 12 – 150 centimeters | Pink, later cream colored |
| Pennisetum orientale “Shogun” | 90 – 120 centimeters | Light silver |
Tip
In order for the Pennisetum grass to form numerous false spikes, the plant needs a lot of warmth. Therefore, place the feather bristle grass in a sunny spot in the garden, preferably in front of a heat-retaining wall.
