Pennisetum Fairy Tails - Ornamental Grass Plant

Latin Name: Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Fairy Tails'
Common Name: Fairy Tails Fountain Grass
Other Names: Foxtail Fountain Grass, Dwarf Fountain Grass
Indoors or Outdoor: Outdoor
Size:

Height: 60-90 cm
Spread: 60-75 cm
Pennisetum Fairy Tails - Delivery

Delivery Info: Your Pennisetum Fairy Tails will be carefully packaged and delivered to your doorstep, ensuring its safe arrival and optimal condition.

Pennisetum Fairy Tails - Characteristics

Mature Size:

Height: 60-90 cm
Spread: 60-75 cm
Deciduous: Yes
Preferred Position: Full sun to partial shade
Plant Characteristics: Clump-forming, graceful arching foliage, feathery flower plumes
Hardy: Yes
Diseases: Generally resistant to diseases
Pennisetum Fairy Tails - Uses in Garden

Uses in Garden:

Ideal as a border or edging plant
Beautiful in mixed flower beds
Adds texture and movement to the garden
Excellent for cut or dried flower arrangements
Pennisetum Fairy Tails - Planting Characteristics

Preferred Planting Aspect:

Full sun for best growth and flowering
Tolerates partial shade
Frost Hardy: Yes, moderately frost-tolerant
Growth Rate: Moderate
Pruning Advice: Trim back in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh growth. Remove dead or damaged foliage as needed.

Pennisetum Fairy Tails - Planting Instructions in an Irish Climate

Sowing Time:

Start indoors in late winter (February-March) or sow directly in the garden in late spring (April-May).
Trench Preparation:

Choose a well-draining location.
Dig a trench about 15 cm deep and 30 cm wide.
Mix in compost or well-rotted manure to improve soil quality.
Positioning of Plants:

Space plants about 45-60 cm apart to allow for their mature size.
Plant Spacing:

Space each plant 45-60 cm apart to allow for their mature size.
Pruning:

In late winter or early spring, cut back the previous year's growth to a few centimeters above the ground.
Facts About Pennisetum Fairy Tails:

Pennisetum Fairy Tails is a low-maintenance ornamental grass.
It produces beautiful, bottlebrush-like flower plumes in late summer.
This grass adds a touch of elegance to any garden, swaying gracefully in the breeze.
It's a perfect choice for those looking to create a calming and natural atmosphere in their outdoor space.
Enhance your garden's beauty with the enchanting Pennisetum Fairy Tails - a captivating ornamental grass that will add charm and character to your outdoor space.