Pennisetum x advena fireworks
Pot diameter:19cm (3lt), Height:40-60cm
Explosive color in every blade – a fountain of variegated beauty 🎆
Pennisetum setaceum 'Fireworks' is a spectacular ornamental grass known for its vibrant, variegated foliage in shades of deep burgundy, pink, cream, and green. The arching leaves form a graceful fountain shape, while soft, foxtail-like flower plumes appear in late summer, swaying elegantly in the breeze. This fast-growing, heat-loving grass brings movement and color to garden borders and containers alike.
✔ Striking multicolored foliage with pink and burgundy tones
✔ Graceful, arching form with soft, bottlebrush flower plumes
✔ Grows quickly and adds texture and motion to plantings
🌿 Care Tips
🔆 Light: Full sun for best color and growth
💧 Watering: Moderate – allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
🌡️ Temperature: Tender perennial; hardy to around 0°C – overwinter indoors or treat as annual in cold zones
🪴 Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil; tolerates a range of types
📏 Max dimensions: Up to 90–120 cm tall and 60–90 cm wide (under ideal conditions)
📦 Ideal for:
• Colorful containers, borders, and mixed plantings
• Modern gardens seeking texture, movement, and bold foliage
🧬 Variety Origin:
Pennisetum 'Fireworks' is a cultivated variety of Pennisetum setaceum, selected for its intense variegation and ornamental value. While often grown as an annual in cooler climates, it thrives year-round in warm zones.
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