Switchgrass - Panicum virgatum 'Fontaine'

Switchgrass 'Fontaine' is an easy-care annual grass for gardens and containers. Its feathery tips sway gracefully in the breeze, creating a stunning accent in gardens and bouquets. It starts out light green and then dries to brown in the fall. It looks almost like the 'Frosted Explosion' variety, except 'Fontaine' grows considerably taller. Don't cut it back, as this will provide insects with a place to overwinter!

Details:
Sowing indoors/greenhouse: March to April
Sowing outdoors: May to June
Germination time: 14-21 days at 20°C
Sowing depth: 3 mm

Height: 100-120 cm
Planting distance: 60-90 cm
Flower size: 30-45 cm
Flowering time: June to September

Soil: Loose, permeable soil
Fertilization: Compost
Location: Sun/partial shade
Water consumption: Medium

Growing tips:
Plant the seeds approximately 3 mm deep in moist, well-drained seed compost. Allow the seedlings to grow in clumps. Once the danger of frost has passed, these clumps can be transplanted outdoors.

Cut flower:
As a cut flower, the ornamental grass makes a wonderful accent in bouquets and lasts for 10 to 14 days. It can also be used as a dried flower. The stems can be placed in a container or hung in a dark, well-ventilated place to dry.

Use:
cut flower
dried flower

Bag contents :
approx. 50 seeds
Store in a cool, dry place.