- The right location
- What are the demands on the soil of the lamp cleaner grass?
- When and how should Pennisetum be planted?
- How is pennisetum propagated by division and transplanting?
- With which ornamental plants can the grass be combined?
Botanically, pennisetum belongs to the sweet grass family. It is also known as feather bristlegrass because of its attractive pseudo-spikes that look like little brushes. In the fall, the plant turns its rich green color to a bright yellow that enriches the garden throughout the winter. If you pay attention to a few things when planting, the resistant lamp cleaner grass proves to be extremely robust.
Pennisetum grass needs a lot of sun
The right location
For Pennisetum to bloom, it needs a sunny spot. A location in front of a wall is ideal, which stores the heat and gives it off to the environment during the cool hours of the night.
Be sure to give the ornamental grass enough space. It tolerates neither the root pressure of nearby trees nor their shadows.
What are the demands on the soil of the lamp cleaner grass?
Normal, well-drained garden soil is sufficient for this undemanding plant. Only waterlogging or a heavily compacted soil must be avoided, as these conditions lead to root rot.
When and how should Pennisetum be planted?
The ideal time for planting is spring, because the plant then has enough time until winter to take root.
- Dig a sufficiently large planting hole.
- Loosen the substrate well before planting and improve it with gravel or sand if necessary.
- Carefully remove the ornamental grass from the pot to avoid damaging the roots.
- Put the lamp cleaning grass a little deeper into the ground than before. This ensures lush growth.
How is pennisetum propagated by division and transplanting?
Pennisetum grass forms large clumps over the years. You can lift them out of the ground and divide them in spring. Replant them as described.
With which ornamental plants can the grass be combined?
Pennisetum goes very well with autumn bloomers, but is also a beautiful companion for Hybrid Tea roses. Large-growing varieties make a good solitary perennial and are an attractive eye-catcher in natural gardens.
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In contrast to some other ornamental grasses, the lamp cleaner grass does not form any runners. So it does not multiply uncontrollably in the bed.