Pennisetum ‘Neon Lights’

Description

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.