Feathertop Grass (Pennisetum Villosum) 12 seeds (#998)

Pennisetum villosum is well-loved for its pretty, white, bottlebrush plumes, which are perfect for cut flowers. These dramatic plumes contrast with trailing clumps of narrow green foliage.
Pennisetum villosum is slightly hardier than Pennisetum setaceum. Under ideal conditions in warm climates, it can spread by rhizomes and by seed.
Pluck unwanted seedlings from the landscape. In cooler climates, treat Feathertop Grass as a fast-growing annual.
Great for borders, annual beds and decorative containers. Easy, quick-growing. Heavy and persistent blooms keep it looking good throughout the season.
Drought tolerant. Intermediate size suits small or large landscapes.
Grow in large containers or outside in well-drained soil. Keep evenly moist. Fertilize a few times per growing season, use a medium-rate fertilizer.
Responds well to cutting back, which might be needed if plants become too tall or floppy. Low maintenance plant.
Hardy to approx -5C, so the extra winter protection in cooler climates will be required.
Information source: www.hoffmannursery.com

Genus - Pennisetum
Species - Villosum
Common name - Feathertop Grass
Pre-Treatment - Not-required
Hardiness zones - 4 - 9
Height - 0,40 - 0,60 m
Spread - 0,60 m
Plant type - Annual or perennial ornamental grass
Exposure - Full Sun
Growth rate - Fast
Soil type - Average, well drained
Water requirements - Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Landscape uses - Great for borders, annual beds and decorative containers.
Bloom season - July - September
Leaf / Flower color - Green / White

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
Indoor sowing:
1. Sow from January to March in trays of moist compost.
2. Sow thinly and cover with a fine layer of compost. Cover with glass, polythene or propagator lid.
3. Keep at +15-+20C. Seedlings appear in 14-28 days.
4. Remove cover when seedlings appear. When large enough transplant to individual pots. Stand outside for a few days late in May (avoid frosts). Transplant 90 cm apart in final position in June.