{"product_id":"dwarf-purple-fountain-grass-pennisetum-advena","title":"Dwarf Purple Fountain Grass - Pennisetum advena","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf Purple Fountain Grass (\u003cem\u003ePennisetum advena\u003c\/em\u003e) is a compact ornamental grass with warm burgundy-red foliage and fluffy cream-pink plumes. It forms a neat clump about 50cm tall and 30cm wide, small enough for pots and borders, and tough enough to shrug off heat, humidity and wind once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurgundy-red foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dark, warm leaves add colour all year, with or without the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft foxtail plumes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluffy cream and rosy plumes rise above the foliage and move in the slightest breeze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 50cm by 30cm it is smaller than many fountain grasses and fits small beds and pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy and low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it needs little attention, and it tolerates most soil conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes heat and wind.\u003c\/strong\u003e It withstands humidity, high temperatures and wind, and it grows fast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart to build a dense, flowing edge. The burgundy foliage stands out against green and silver plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting around shrubs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it in drifts around larger shrubs, or along a driveway, where its low clumps bring colour and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its small, upright habit suits pots on patios and entries, either alone or with flowering plants. Use a free-draining potting mix and water regularly until the plant is established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Dwarf Purple Fountain Grass in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It withstands humidity, heat and wind, so it suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. Protect it from frost, and in borderline areas mulch over the roots in late autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil. It tolerates most soil conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until it is established, usually around 12 weeks. After that it is hardy and low maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back in late winter to encourage new growth for spring. Like other fountain grasses it can seed in some districts, so snip off spent plumes if you garden next to bushland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Dwarf Purple Fountain Grass as tube stock, in 140mm pots in packs of 10, in 200mm pots in packs of 6 and as single 300mm pots. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly and is the economical choice for mass planting. The larger pots give a border or container planting an instant clump. Plants travel upright and settle in quickly in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fountain-grass\"\u003eBrowse our fountain grass range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/ornamental-grasses-a-guide-to-lush-garden-design\"\u003eOrnamental grasses for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003eGrasses and strappy leaf plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 30cm apart for a dense mass planting. The clumps are about 30cm wide, so they touch and form a continuous flowing edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do I cut it back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut it back in late winter. That encourages fresh new growth for spring and keeps the clump tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect it from frost. In borderline climates, mulch over the roots in late autumn to protect them through winter. Heat, humidity and wind are not a problem once it is established, so frost is the main limit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789620412735,"sku":"PEN-ADV-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789620478271,"sku":"PEN-ADV-140MM-P10","price":195.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67789620511039,"sku":"PEN-ADV-200MM-P6","price":204.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67789620543807,"sku":"PEN-ADV-300MM","price":99.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/dwarf-purple-fountain-grass-pennisetum-advena.jpg?v=1792191234","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/dwarf-purple-fountain-grass-pennisetum-advena","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}