Pennisetum 'Rubrum' Size:17cm / 2L renowned for its iridescent foliage

renowned for its iridescent foliage that can display hues ranging from green to blue or purple

you may want to place a humidifier nearby

short-lived frost to around -3C once established

half hardy

We pack with care but expect some level of die back when you receive the plant

Pennisetum 'Rubrum' Size:17cm / 2L renowned for its iridescent foliageThe Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' 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. This is a tender perennial in the UK climate but as a summer feature plant in a container or border