Pennisetum orientale - Feathertop

Feed Pennisetum orientale : We should enrich the soil near our perennials with some manure or earthworm humus, or with some slow release fertilizer. Besides improving the soil, making it softer and permeable, organic fertilization brings a good dose of nitrogen, which melts in the soil in about 3-4 months.

continental : Let's grow the The Pennisetum orientale where it can enjoy as many hours as possible of direct sunlight.
During the autumnal months the The Pennisetum orientale can’t stand the cold; it can tolerate temperatures a few degrees below zero without any problems.

alpine : Plant which needs to be exposed to direct sunrays.
These plants can bear short freezing without problems; when the minimum temperatures are below -5°C, we suggest covering the The Pennisetum orientale with a non-woven fabric.

mediterranean : Locate the The in a sunny place, where it can receive direct solar rays for at least a few hours a day.
These plants can stand without problems harsh climates, with minimum temperatures a few degrees below zero, therefore they can be grown in the garden.

continental : The Pennisetum orientale needs frequent and regular irrigations; we advise keeping the soil damp using 3-4 glasses of water, watering every 0-1 weeks.

alpine : Water abundantly with 2-3 glasses of water approximately every 1-2 weeks, wetting the ground deep down; let’s always wait for the soil to dry before watering again.

mediterranean : Let’s water the The Pennisetum orientale frequently with 4-5 glasses of water, even every -0-0 weeks, so that the soil is always damp, but not soaked with water.