Pennisetum alop. 'Little Honey' - 3 Ltr pot
Pennisetum alop. 'Little Honey' - 3 Ltr pot
Description
The creamy white flower panicles adorn this grass from summer onwards. In favourable conditions, this hardy grass reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and grows up to 30 cm wide.
Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pennisetum compressum.
Bulletpoints
* Cut flower
* very beautiful in containers
* easy to care for
* attractive flower panicles
Growth habit
Bushy, upright.
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).
Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April
- Watering: In the period from May to September
- Pruning: In the period from February to March.
Care
- Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.
- 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 creamy white flowers appear in panicles from August to October.
Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, rose garden
- Article number130
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EAN codePEALHONE-2C3
- Latin namePennisetum alop. 'Little Honey'
- catalogLandscape shop