Pennisetum setaceum 'Fireworks'

Annual Grass
Forms a clump of wide burgundy leaves striped with pink, arching from the base
Bushy bottlebrush-like flower spikes arch gracefully above the foliage
Flowers are pink and purple, aging to tan
Bloom Time: Midsummer to mid-fall
Flower Height: 120 cm
Foliage Height: 80 cm

ZONE:
8

COLOUR:
Pink

HEIGHT:
80-120 cm

SPREAD:
60-90 cm

Currently Unavailable

Substitutions Are Available

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in full sun. This grass is not hardy to our region, but a welcome addition to the summer garden or in a patio planter. Sometimes they can be kept alive indoors through the winter.

Additional Notes about Variegated Fountain Grass:

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained
Average to Dry Soils

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

FLOWERING TIME:
Summer
Fall
Lt. Sum-Fall

HABIT:
Upright
Clumping
Vase-shape

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Burgundy
Variegated
Pink

LANDSCAPE USES:
Foundation planting
Specimen

Variegated Fountain Grass

Pennisetum setaceum 'Fireworks'

Currently Unavailable

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Additional Notes about Variegated Fountain Grass:

Characteristics & Attributes

THESE PLANTS ARE

suitable substitutions for Pennisetum setaceum 'Fireworks'

Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'

PURPLE FOUNTAIN GRASS