- Light Requirement is Full Sun
- Height 24-30 Inches
- Width 18-24 Inches
- Use as a thriller when using in containers
- Low maintenance with fantastic color for your garden!
Pink, red and white margins with green stripes in the center make this warm weather grass a stand-out in your landscape or container garden. Used as an upright thriller in your containers, it brings the sizzle to your arrangements. Place it in the center of your container for a fountain of color, or as a foundation plant that will drape nicely down the sides of a large pot with a graceful arching habit instead.
Native to Africa, Asia and the Middle East, Zones 9a through 11b, this is a warm season grass that blooms late in the summer when the heat is on. In Zones 2-8 it is treated as an annual, set out after the danger of the last frost, and not expected to survive over winter where temperatures fall below 20 degrees. Although an invasive in some long season areas of the country, you will not have that problem when grown as an annual as it rarely sets seeds.
Graceful Grasses Fireworks Variegated Red Fountain Grass Care
As with most grasses, care is easy as it is not a fussy plant. An average soil with pH level of 5.8 to 6.2, with a watering regimen of once a week or so when it is dry, this sun loving annual typically requires little to no fertilizer. In warmer regions it will brown for the winter and you have the choice to cut it down in late fall or early spring, or leave it for winter-long interest in your garden. In cooler climates do not expect this plant to return in the spring from the roots.
Deadheading is not necessary and pruning is rarely needed. Should your season be long enough to allow the grass to produce a seed head, simply pruning this off before maturity will curb its possible spread via the seeds. Pair this tall annual with petunias and calibrachoa or verbena and lantana in a larger container, or mass it out in your landscape or border for a lovely display.
Graceful Grasses Fireworks Variegated Red Fountain Grass Spacing
This annual grass can grow up to 30 inches tall and spread up to 24 inches wide. Space plantings 24 to 30 inches wide to allow plants to spread out and gracefully arch. Birds will be attracted to the seed pods in long season regions. It has no significant insect or plant diseases to be concerned about, so plant this lovely grass in your garden to add that sizzle you’ve been missing.
Graceful Grasses® Fireworks Variegated Red Fountain Grass Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11 |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
| Bloom Period: Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Color(s) Pink |
| Foliage Description: Multicolored |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun |
| Height Class: Tall |
| Height: 24-30 Inches |
| Spread: 18-24 Inches |
| Spacing: 24-30 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Use Types: Container, Landscape |
| Features: Cut Flower, Foliage Interest, Deadheading Not Necessary |
| Maintenance: Easy |
| Scientific Name: Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' USPP 18,504 |
| Common Name: Graceful Grasses® Fireworks Variegated Red Fountain Grass |
| Other Name(s): |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- PENFI
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 1 year old
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 year old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 year old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2-3 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 3-4 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
