Pennisetum orientale 'Shogun'

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Pennisetum orientale 'Shogun'

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Fountain grassPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Poaceae

Height: 1.2mSpread: 80cm

Flower colour:

Red

White

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Grown for their linear leaves and feathery, spikes, Pennisetum are used in mixed borders, and once cut used commonly in both fresh and dried flower arrangements. They grow best in moist, yet well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. Cut back top dead growth by early spring, and protect from frost with a dry mulch in winter.

Pennisetum orientale is native to north Africa and north-west Asia. Pennisetum orientale 'Shogun' produces mounds of upright, narrow leaves topped with tan-pink flowers in summer that, together, create a lovely soft haze of colour. It looks particularly good planted in an ornamental meadow or gravel garden.

For best results, grow Pennisetum orientale 'Shogun' in full sun in well-drained soil. Leave the old stems on over winter to provide interest, then cut back in late winter or early spring to make way for the new foliage.

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Pennisetum ‘Shogun’ and wildlife

Pennisetum ‘Shogun’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Pennisetum ‘Shogun’ poisonous?

Pennisetum ‘Shogun’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People