{"product_id":"pennisetum-alopecuroides-viridescens-30211108","title":"Pennisetum Seeds 'Alopecuroides Viridescens'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurple-tinged fluffy flowerheads in late summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage turns yellow in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines well with flowering perennials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its bright green leaves and soft, tactile purple-tinged flowerheads, Pennisetum alopecuroides f. viridescens is a very elegant evergreen grass, perfect for dotting through a sunny border. It combines beautifully with flowering perennials, and the leaves turn beautiful shades of yellow and orange in autumn. The fluffy flowerspires are also good for cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow outdoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/potting-propagation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSow in trays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e of pre-watered \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/seed-compost\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eseed compost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and cover lightly. Keep in a cold frame or unheated greenhouse, do not allow to dry out and allow 2-3 weeks for germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow on\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen large enough to handle, transplant into 12cm (5in) pots using a well draining compost, ideally with added grit. Slowly acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting out after frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a sunny spot in any well-drained soil. Plant approximately 50cm (20in) apart. Alternatively, plant in a large container using good quality compost, ensuring free drainage. Equally suited to large pots, mixed borders and larger scale planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"40 Seeds","offer_id":40909479280691,"sku":"30211108","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/products\/3021-1108-Ornamental-Grass-Pennisetum-alopecuroides-viridescens-from-Unwins.jpg?v=1663083596","url":"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/products\/pennisetum-alopecuroides-viridescens-30211108","provider":"Marshalls Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}