{"product_id":"pennisetum-rubrum-2ltr","title":"Pennisetum rubrum 2ltr","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' is a graceful and eye-catching ornamental grass, prized for its rich, reddish-purple foliage that arches elegantly from the base to form a soft, fountain-like mound. From midsummer right through until the first frosts, the foliage is topped with soft, fluffy plumes in burgundy and pink tones, adding movement and colour that lasts for months. A recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, it's valued for its outstanding and reliable garden performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eReaching a height of 90cm–1.5m with a spread of around 60–90cm, this striking variety makes a bold specimen in borders, prairie-style planting, or large containers on a sunny patio. Its rich colouring makes a particularly effective contrast against green foliage and pale flowers nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePennisetum 'Rubrum' thrives in full sun, in fertile, well-drained soil, and once established is drought-tolerant and easy to care for. It's half-hardy in the UK, generally reliable in mild, sheltered, or coastal gardens but vulnerable in harder frosts — in most areas it's best grown as a striking annual, or given winter protection in a frost-free spot if you'd like to try overwintering it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' has been carefully hand-selected to ensure it reaches you in excellent condition, ready to bring its rich colour and movement to your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58456770969974,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/images-2026-08-14T142339.662.jpg?v=1786713876","url":"https:\/\/www.pengellygardencentre.co.uk\/products\/pennisetum-rubrum-2ltr","provider":"PengellyGardenCentre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}