Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose'PBR
oriental fountain grass 'Karley Rose'
'Karley Rose' is a clump-forming, perennial grass, to 60cm in height, with arching, linear leaves and hairy, narrow, silvery rose-pink panicles, 10-14cm in length, like soft bottle-brushes
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink Grey Silver | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
Pennisetum can be annual or perennial, evergreen or deciduous grasses, clump-forming or spreading in habit, with linear leaves and narrow flowering panicles with conspicuous bristles
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a light, moderately fertile, well-drained soil. May need winter protection in colder areas
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Low Maintenance
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Remove dead foliage and old flowered stems in early spring before growth begins
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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