Black Beauty Fountain Ornamental Grasses (Pennisetum Alopecuroides Black Beauty)

Black Beauty Fountain Ornamental Grasses Description

Black Beauty Fountain Grass is a stunning ornamental grass, renowned for its dramatic dark purple black foliage that provides a striking contrast in the garden. This variety of Fountain Grass forms an elegant, mounding clump that grows to a height of approximately 60 cm (2 feet) with a similar spread, making it perfect for smaller gardens, borders, or containers. Its deep, glossy foliage creates a bold focal point, while the feathery, bottlebrush like flower spikes that appear in late summer provide additional visual interest. These flowers start as rich purple and gradually fade to soft silvery tones, offering a beautiful display well into autumn. The dark foliage and airy flowers together create a harmonious and eye catching feature in any landscape.

Pruning Advice

When to Prune: The best time to prune Black Beauty Fountain Grass is in late winter or early spring, just before new growth begins. Pruning at this time removes dead and damaged foliage, allowing the plant to start fresh.

How to Prune: In late winter or early spring, cut back the previous growth to about 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 inches) above the ground. Use sharp, clean secateurs or garden shears to ensure a clean cut. Remove all dead or damaged foliage, which will encourage healthy new growth.

Additional Care: The plant generally requires little maintenance beyond the annual spring pruning. If it becomes overcrowded or its centre begins to die back, you can divide the plant every few years in early spring to rejuvenate it. To keep Black Beauty Fountain Grass looking its best, remove any stray or damaged leaves during the growing season.

Further Information

Striking Foliage: The main draw of Black Beauty Fountain Grass is its stunning dark purple black foliage, which adds a sense of drama and contrast, especially when paired with lighter plants or flowering companions.

Seasonal Interest: The graceful, bottlebrush like flower spikes add texture and movement to the garden. They start dark purple in late summer and fade to silvery hues as they mature, offering autumn colour and interest.

Low Maintenance: Once established, Black Beauty Fountain Grass is relatively easy to care for. It is drought tolerant and adaptable to a variety of soil types, requiring minimal maintenance, making it ideal for low maintenance gardens.

Pollinator Friendly: The flowers attract pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, making it a great choice for wildlife gardens.

Versatility: It works well in various garden settings, such as borders, containers, and even coastal gardens, as it can tolerate a range of growing conditions.

Delivery & Returns

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