Panicum virg. 'Hot Rod' - P9

Description
The purple-red flower panicles adorn this grass from summer onwards. In favourable conditions, this hardy grass reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and grows up to 60 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * attractive wine-red autumn colouring * very beautiful in containers * attractive flower spikes

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. Attractive wine-red autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Clump-forming, compact.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
This plant should not be cut back in autumn as it looks pretty in winter or the dead plant parts serve as winter protection. Only prune in spring before new shoots appear.

Flower
The purple-red flowers appear in panicles from July to September.

Use
Tub, solitary, steppe garden, shrub bed, balcony/patio, small/front garden