{"product_id":"pennisetum-fireworks","title":"Pennisetum 'Fireworks'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePennisetum setaceum 'Fireworks'\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most dramatic ornamental grasses you can grow for summer impact, an explosion of variegated foliage in burgundy, hot pink, red and lime green that genuinely lives up to its name. Soft, plumose, purple-red flower heads rise above the colourful fountain of foliage from midsummer through autumn, catching the light beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a tender perennial in the UK climate, but as a summer feature plant in a container or border it is unbeatable. The foliage colour intensifies through the season and brings real tropical theatre to a Hardy Exotic patio scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun for the boldest variegation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e free-draining, fertile; tolerant of most types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e upright fountain to around 60-90 cm tall and 50-60 cm wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS H3, half-hardy; protect over winter or treat as an annual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Fireworks' is at its best in a sunny \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003epatio container\u003c\/a\u003e where the variegated foliage can be enjoyed up close, or as a summer accent in an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic mixed border\u003c\/a\u003e alongside cannas, dahlias and other tropical-feeling perennials. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect from outdoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e guide for seasonal notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA natural choice for a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003eHardy Exotic patio scheme\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003edrought-tolerant Mediterranean container\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery \u003cstrong\u003ePennisetum 'Fireworks'\u003c\/strong\u003e we send is a strong, well-rooted plant, hand-selected for healthy foliage, and packed with care to arrive in superb condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"17cm \/ 2L","offer_id":57849599099263,"sku":"PENNFIRE17","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_983b93ef-7f47-4dfc-b46a-0664d28b2421.jpg?v=1783090509","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/pennisetum-fireworks","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}