Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Majesty' F1

Sowing method: April-July, cover with a thin layer of soil. Optimal germination temperature 20°C. Cover the sowing with a fleece cloth to prevent drying out. After emergence: remove the cloth. Some will germinate quickly; there is a long germination period for latecomers.

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Sowing/planting time:

• April
• May
• June
• July

Harvesting time:

• August
• September
• October

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

• Sun

• Flower colour: Brownish-red flower spikes
• Origin: West Africa
• Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
• Annual or perennial: Annual
• Attractive to insects: N/A
• Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Easy

• Latin: Pennisetum glaucum
• Dutch: Purple Fountain Grass
• Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
• English: Pearl Millet

• All year round