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'Black Beauty' Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides) - ornamental grass - 11 cm pot - Height 25 cm

'Black Beauty' Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides) - ornamental grass - 11 cm pot - Height 25 cm

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Diamètre : 11 cm · Hauteur : 15–25 cm
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'Black Beauty' Fountain Grass: Deep Purple Spikes That Sway in the Wind

'Black Beauty' Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides) is a hardy perennial grass with dense, bushy, almost black-purple spikes, ideal for adding structure to a mass in full sun, softening a patio, or creating a natural garden with movement. Its arching clump and feathery inflorescences add lightness, volume, and character from summer until the first frosts.

  • Flowering: Very dark purple, dense, velvety cylindrical spikes, held from July to November; they quiver in the slightest breeze and catch the low autumn light.
  • Foliage: Deciduous, with fine, arching linear leaves of deep green that take on coppery hues in autumn before turning yellow.
  • Exposure: Full sun is essential for generous flowering and a compact habit; tolerates light shade but with fewer spikes.
  • Hardiness: Hardy, withstands winter frost in the ground without special protection in most regions of France.
  • Uses: As a standalone or grouped mass, a structural border, a patio container, a dry or Mediterranean garden, or planted with colorful perennials or other grasses.
  • Packaging: Depending on the batch selected, 11 cm pot, height 15–25 cm, healthy plants from professional production.

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'Black Beauty' Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides) - ornamental grass - 11 cm pot - Height 25 cm

Propriétés des plantes

'Black Beauty' Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides)

Exposition
Sun
Eau
Moderate
Difficulté de culture
Easy
Toxicité animaux
Non-toxic
Rusticité
Down to -15 °C
Hauteur à maturité
80 cm
Sol
Well-drained, light, fertile
Rempotage
Divide every 5 years approx., late spring
Fertilisation
Useless in the ground; in pots, liquid fertilizer
Distance de plantation
About 50 cm
Plante à protéger du gel
No
Type de climat
Tempered
Nom latin
Cenchrus alopecuroides 'Black Beauty' (syn. Pennisetum alopecuroides)
Noms communs
Horsetail, Pennisetum
Famille botanique
Poaceae
Origine
Southeast Asia to Australia
Port
Rounded
Forme du feuillage
Linear
Couleur du feuillage
Green
Couleur de floraison
Dark purple to black
Mois de floraison
August to October
Feuillage
Null and void
Parfumé
No
Mellifère
No
Usage
Solid, border, pot, isolated
Destination
Open ground / Pot

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Everything You Need to Know About 'Black Beauty' Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides) - ornamental grass - 11 cm pot - Height 25 cm

Is 'Black Beauty' horsetail really hardy in winter in France?

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Black Beauty' is a hardy perennial grass that can withstand frost down to around -15°C when planted in the ground in well-drained soil. It overwinters without protection in almost all regions of France, from the Mediterranean plains to the temperate continental regions. Its deciduous foliage naturally turns yellow and dries out in autumn, but the crown remains very much alive underground and grows vigorously again with the first warmth of spring.

When does 'Black Beauty' horsetail bloom, and how long does the flowering period last?

T'hread 'Black Beauty' blooms from July through'November in temperate regions, giving it an exceptionally long ornamental season for a grass. The cylindrical, dense, velvety panicles, 'almost black-purple, emerge in mid'summer on upright stems that rise above the foliage. As the season progresses, they gradually dry out but retain their highly decorative architectural form throughout the 'fall, and even into part of the 'winter.

How and when should 'Black Beauty' horsetail be cut back?

The size of the 'Black Beauty 'grass 'should be cut at the end of 'winter, ideally between mid-February and early March, just before vegetation starts growing again. Cut the entire clump down to about ten centimetres above the ground us'ing 'shears, 'a hedge trimmer or even 'a lawnmower. It is strongly advised not to cut it in autumn: the dry stems and persistent flower spikes provide visual interest all 'winter and help protect the centre of the clump from frost. Tying the clump with twine before cutting makes the 'task and collection easier.

What type of soil should 'Black Beauty' St. John's Wort be planted in?

'Black Beauty' fountain grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides) adapts to a wide variety of soils as long as they are well-drained. It prefers ordinary to slightly poor soils: soil too rich in nitrogen promotes excessive foliage growth at the expense of the flower spikes. Sandy, loamy, or slightly alkaline soils are perfectly suited to it. On the other hand, it does not tolerate heavy, clay soils that retain water in winter. To improve compact soil, incorporate coarse sand or fine gravel at the time of planting.

Can 'Black Beauty' Stachys be grown in a pot or planter on a terrace?

Yes, 'Black Beauty 'Verbena ' grows very well in a pot or container on a patio or balcony, provided you choose a sufficiently large container (at least 30 to 40 cm in diameter) with effective drainage holes. Place it in full sun, as 'this is essential for generous flowering. In a pot, watering must be more regular than 'in the ground, especially during periods of intense summer heat. A fertilizer for flowering plants or grasses, applied once or twice during the growing season, will be enough to maintain its vigor.

What plants should 'Black Beauty' Lamb's Ear be planted with in a border?

'Black Beauty' fountain grass pairs beautifully with sun-loving perennials with bright flowers that contrast with its dark purple plumes. Try pairing it with golden rudbeckias, pink coneflowers, or decorative salvias for a warm and colorful border. It also pairs very well with other grasses of a different stature or color, such as Pennisetum alopecuroides in a golden variety or Miscanthus sinensis to play with textures and heights.

What is the growth rate of 'Black Beauty' horsetail, and how tall does it get?

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Black Beauty' is a fast-growing grass that forms a dense, compact clump. Under optimal conditions, it can reach a total height of 60 to 80 cm including flower spikes at maturity, with a similar spread. Planted in spring, it establishes quickly and can produce its first flower spikes in its first summer season. The plants offered in 11 cm pots, at a height of 15-25 cm, are at the ideal stage for planting and establish very quickly in the ground.

Pennisetum alop. 'Black Beauty', herbe aux lampes. Une touffe d'herbe à la croissance dense et aux épis marron foncé.

The essentials about 'Black Beauty' Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides) - ornamental grass - 11 cm pot - Height 25 cm

'Black Beauty' Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides): characteristics and benefits

'Black Beauty Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides) is a hardy perennial grass that stands out as one of the most spectacular in its family. Its dense, feathery cylindrical flower spikes, almost black purple, are borne on flexible stems that sway in the wind, creating a rare effect of movement and lightness in the garden. The narrow, arching deciduous foliage takes on coppery hues in autumn before drying out, extending the plant's decorative appeal through winter.

Where to plant 'Black Beauty' Fountain Grass? Exposure and hardiness

'Black Beauty' Fountain Grass is a full-sun plant: place it in a spot that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight a day for abundant flowering and a compact habit. It is perfectly suited to dry gardens, sunny slopes, patio borders and prairie-style or naturalistic arrangements. To discover other grasses and bamboos selected by our nurserymen, visit our collection of outdoor bamboos and grasses.

How to care for 'Black Beauty' Fountain Grass?

  • Soil: Well-drained, average to slightly poor; avoid heavy, clay soils that retain water in winter.
  • Watering: Once established in the ground, it requires little water; water regularly during the first few weeks and when in pots during hot weather.
  • Pruning: Cut the clump back to 10–15 cm above the ground in late winter (February–March); leave the dried flower spikes on throughout winter for their decorative and protective appeal.
  • Exposure: Full sun is essential for generous flowering; it tolerates very light shade but will not reach its full potential.

'Black Beauty' Fountain Grass in the garden: flowering, foliage and combinations

From spring to autumn, 'Black Beauty' Fountain Grass offers a changing and captivating display. In spring, the clump regrows with fine, arching green leaves that quickly form a dense cushion. In July, the first dark purple flower spikes emerge and multiply through November, quivering at the slightest breeze and beautifully catching the low autumn light. Out of season, the dried stems and persistent flower spikes retain a highly graphic, architectural silhouette in the frost or light snow.

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Plant and Stories offers 'Black Beauty' Fountain Grass in 11 cm pots, measuring 15–25 cm tall, in quantities to suit your planting project: the more you plant, the more immediate and striking the mass effect will be. Each plant is produced and shipped directly from our partner nurseries, ensuring impeccable quality and guaranteed establishment in its first season. Available in several quantity sizes to instantly fill borders, beds or patios. Add 'Black Beauty' Fountain Grass to your basket now and transform your garden with this spectacular, low-maintenance, hardy perennial grass.

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