Remove all packaging straight away. Check the compost and water thoroughly if dry, then place the plants outdoors in a sheltered position or in a greenhouse.
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Pennisetum
'Neon Lights'
fountain grass
Pennisetum 'Neon Lights' is a fountain grass with all the subtlety of a well-placed spotlight, sending up distinctive neon-yellow flower stems that rise clearly above its dense, arching foliage. In summer, these vivid stems carry soft, creamy-white plumes, creating a bright, eye-catching contrast that feels fresh rather than flashy. The clump-forming habit keeps Pennisetum 'Neon Lights' tidy and natural, while its attractive leaves provide a graceful base for the upright display. Use Pennisetum 'Neon Lights' where height, movement and seasonal colour are needed, whether in prairie-style planting, contemporary borders, urban schemes or generous containers with a little room to breathe.
Reaching around 120 to 130 cm high and about 40 cm wide, Pennisetum 'Neon Lights' makes a confident vertical accent without overwhelming its neighbours. It is drought tolerant once settled, pleasantly low maintenance, and happiest in average, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Hardy to around -20°C, Pennisetum 'Neon Lights' brings structure for much of the year, with plumes that soften the planting while the glowing stems keep the whole effect crisp and lively. Mass it for a luminous sweep, repeat it through a border for rhythm, or let Pennisetum 'Neon Lights' stand in a pot as a rather stylish exclamation mark.
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Check each plant’s specifications. Hardy perennials can remain outdoors, while half-hardy and tender varieties should be kept frost-free until the risk of frost has passed.
Plant within a month, preferably sooner. Choose a suitable position, remove weeds and loosen the soil thoroughly, adding compost or well-rotted organic matter where needed.
Gently remove the plant from its pot and plant with the root ball level with the soil surface. Firm gently, water well and add a plant label.
Water regularly until established and whenever the soil feels dry during spring and summer. Feed container-grown plants fortnightly during active growth to encourage healthy flowering.
- Botanical name
- Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Neon Lights' (JOJO100ᴾᴮᴿ) EU20251171
- Flower colour
- White, cream, yellow stems
- Established height
- 1.2-1.5m
- Established spread
- 30-50cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Half hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant size
- 3/5
- Plant spacing
- 5 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
-
Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Free draining
Dry - Soil type
-
Loam
Sandy
Loam-based compost
Multipurpose compost
Stony - Suitable for
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Borders
Coastal gardens
Cottage gardens
Gravel gardens
Large containers
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens
Wildlife gardens - Sunlight
- Full sun
- Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
Good for cutting
RHS Recommended
Perennial
Packed peat-free
Drought tolerant
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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