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<i>Panicum capillare</i> 'Sparkling Fountain'

25% off

<i>Panicum capillare</i> 'Sparkling Fountain'

25% off

<i>Panicum capillare</i> 'Sparkling Fountain'
<i>Panicum capillare</i> 'Sparkling Fountain'
<i>Panicum capillare</i> 'Sparkling Fountain'
<i>Panicum capillare</i> 'Sparkling Fountain'

Panicum capillare 'Sparkling Fountain'

witch grass

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Jewelled beads of dew will adorn this dainty, airy grass, which forms festoons of fibre optic-like panicles of pale green...

approx 100 seeds
£3.89 £2.92
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3 × 9cm pots
£17.99 £6.00 each
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Plant description

Jewelled beads of dew will adorn this dainty, airy grass, which forms festoons of fibre optic-like panicles of pale green followed by decorative purple seed heads. Great for the front of a border where the hazy, flowering sprinkle will complement brightly coloured perennials, such as Michaelmas daisy, beyond. ‘Sparkling Fountain’ dries brilliantly, too, making this 'Witch Grass' a great annual foliage plant for cut flower displays.

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Flowering period

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Plant features

Position

Full sun / light shade

Rate of growth

Average

Soil

Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost

Hardiness

Fully hardy

How to care for Panicum capillare Sparkling Fountain:

When planting, incorporate some well-rotted compost or manure into the planting hole and surrounding area.

Sowing instructions:

Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost in pots or trays and cover with a thin layer of sieved compost. Germination takes around a week, once large enough to handle, transplant seedlings (in small clumps) into pots of multi-purpose compost. Move the established seedling outside (once acclimatised) and the risk of frosts has passed.

Please note:

This grass dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

GOES WELL WITH

June Week 1

If you do nothing else...water new plants. Make sure new additions do not suffer during dry spells. Plant up summer containers bedding once the threat of frosts has passed. Feed container plants about six weeks after planting. If it’s a nice day...trim he

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Plant up summer containers

After the last frost date, plant up containers with tender flowering bedding and reliable foliage plants. Line terracotta pots with polythene, taking care not to cover the planting holes, to reduce water loss through the porous sides of the pot.

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