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Pennisetum alopecuroides Burgundy Bunny
Dwarf Fountain Grass (Burgundy Bunny Fountain Grass): Patent PP21917
A miniature selection with an upright form, narrow, green leaves and cream coloured, flower plumes. By the summer, the foliage is showing red tones and by fall is completely red in colour.
- » Forms a dense mounding clump of narrow bright green blades
- » Summer foliage shows red turning almost completely red until frost
- » Flowers rise slightly above the foliage on slender stalks
- » Bloom Time: Late summer
- » Flower Height: 40 cm
- » Foliage Height: 30 cm
- » Grass Type: Warm Season
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Birds |
Growth Rate
| • | Medium |
Critter
| • | Deer Resistant |
Attributes
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Deciduous |
| • | Dried Flower/Foliage |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | Low Maintenance |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Burgundy Bunny'
Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions. Originated as a sport of Pennisetum 'Hameln.'
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Burgundy Bunny'
Grows best in a moist, well-drained soil, in full sun to light shade. If planted in too much shade this grass will not flourish and may not flower. Foliage should be cut back to about 10 cm in early spring to allow for new growth. Pennisetum can reseed in optimum conditions.