{"product_id":"pennisetum-rubrum","title":"Pennisetum 'Rubrum'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'\u003c\/strong\u003e is the deep-burgundy purple fountain grass that turns up in every great tropical and contemporary planting scheme. It bears arching, narrow burgundy-purple foliage that holds its colour from spring through autumn, then sends up tall feathery purple-red plumes from midsummer that catch the light brilliantly when backlit.\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 dark burgundy foliage and feathery plumes bring real exotic theatre to any sunny 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 deepest burgundy colour.\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 90-120 cm tall and 60-80 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'Rubrum' is a star performer in a sunny \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003epatio container\u003c\/a\u003e, as a summer accent in an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic mixed border\u003c\/a\u003e alongside cannas, dahlias and other hot-coloured perennials, or in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003eHardy Exotic patio scheme\u003c\/a\u003e. 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 reliable choice for a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003edrought-tolerant Mediterranean container\u003c\/a\u003e alongside agaves and aeoniums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery \u003cstrong\u003ePennisetum 'Rubrum'\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":57849599623551,"sku":"PENNRUBR17","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_49faefe9-62d2-4b20-a298-4ce48d902ded.jpg?v=1783090576","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/pennisetum-rubrum","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}