Exemplar Horticulture
This spectacular warm season, tender perennial grass has narrow, upright, arching leaves that are a kaleidoscope of hot pink, green, white and dark burgundy; fluffy bottlebrush flowers are a deep burgundy and sway in the wind; deer resistant; nice cut flower; drought tolerant once established.
Narrow, upright, arching leaves that are a kaleidoscope of hot pink, green, white and dark burgundy
Stunning in containers, annual and water-wise gardens and as specimen.
Pennisetum x advena 'Fireworks'
(Fireworks Fountain Grass)
Growing | Requirements |
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Zone |
9 (20°F/-7°C) |
Exposure |
Full sun |
Form | |
Foliage Height |
24" (61 cm) |
Width | 24" (61 cm) |
Flower Height |
36" (91 cm) |
Flower Colour | Long fluffy bottlebrush-like flowers of deep burgundy |
Bloom Time |
July - October |
Watering Needs | Moderate-Low. Keep moist in hot conditions |
Soil Preferences |
Prefers a moist, well-drained soil type |