Pennisetum Thunbergii 'Red Buttons'
Fountain Grass 'Red Buttons'
'Red Buttons' is a deciduous, perennial grass. It has bright green foliage that turns yellow in Autumn, and light brown in Winter. From mid Summer to early Autumn, dark red, bristly flowers are borne on fine stems.
Contributed by @belindah
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Full sun
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Very little water
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Light and free draining
Common name
Fountain Grass 'Red Buttons'
Latin name
Pennisetum Thunbergii 'Red Buttons'
type
Grass
family
Poaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Soil
Light and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.60 M
1.00 M
Pennisetum Thunbergii 'Red Buttons'
'Red Buttons' is a deciduous, perennial grass. It has bright green foliage that turns yellow in Autumn, and light brown in Winter. From mid Summer to early Autumn, dark red, bristly flowers are borne on fine stems.
Planting young plants
From Mid Autumn TO Late Spring
Pennisetum are very hardy so they could be planted in the autumn, however late spring is the best time. Newly-bought plants take at least three years to clump up to a decent size and many nurseries specialising in grasses recommend planting in threes and fives. The slightest breeze will add an extra dimension to the winter garden, as well as movement, so it’s important to position all Pennisetum where they catch the light. Don’t tuck them away in deep shade.
belindah
KathyB