Pennisetum orientale ‘Karley Rose’

(Fountain Grass, Oriental 'Karley Rose')


$19.99


Hardiness Zones:

 5a  5b  6a  6b  7a  7b  8a  8b  9a  9b

Quick Overview:

‘Karley Rose’ Oriental Fountain Grass features improved hardiness and richer color. It’s showy plumes of pink flowers rise above the foliage from mid-summer to late fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It’s attractive grassy leaves remain green in color throughout the season. Plants usually remain attractive well into the winter, the leaves turning bright golden-yellow in the fall. Clumps may be easily divided in spring.

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Description

Karley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass is an herbaceous ornamental grass with a shapely form and gracefully arching stems. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage. Trials have revealed that Pennisetum ‘Karley Rose’ is also much more winter hardy than typical Pennisetum orientale. Old foliage should be cut to the ground in March. Drought tolerant once established. Named after Karley Rose, daughter of David Skwiot of Sunny Border Nursery. Its foliage is deep green and arching. Same striking blooms as the species, but rose pink in color. Prefers well-draining soil.

Additional information

Common Name

Fountain Grass, Oriental 'Karley Rose'

Botanical Name

Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose'

Container/Amount

1 gallon

Evergreen or Deciduous

Deciduous

Hardiness Zone

5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Growth Rate

Average

Light Requirements

Part-sun, Sun

Height

2 to 3 ft.

Width

2 to 3 ft.

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Water Needs

Average

Blooming Period

mid summer/late fall

Flower Color

pink/cream

Fragrance

No

Foliage Color

green/yellow

Deer Resistant

Yes

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