{"product_id":"pennisetum-glaucum-inky-pearl-millet","title":"Pennisetum glaucum Inky | Pearl Millet","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePennisetum glaucum Inky | Pearl Millet\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePennisetum glaucum ‘Inky’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking annual ornamental grass with \u003cstrong\u003ereddish-brown to bronze foliage and large, deep red flower spikes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Growing to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e110 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, it creates strong vertical structure and rich colour in summer and autumn gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Inky’ is vigorous, heat-loving and \u003cstrong\u003edrought tolerant once established\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its dramatic foliage and tall plumes make it particularly beautiful in \u003cstrong\u003eflower borders, large containers and mass landscape plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePennisetum glaucum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pearl Millet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual ornamental grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 110 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 35 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reddish-brown to bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower spikes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, dark red plumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun – partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom sowing to mature plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. \u003cstrong\u003e98–112 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 5–8 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–24°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, large pots, containers and landscape planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow \u003cstrong\u003e4–6 seeds per plug or small pot\u003c\/strong\u003e in a fine, well-drained seed-starting substrate. Keep evenly moist but avoid waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds germinate in approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5–8 days at 22–24°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. After germination, lower the temperature to around 20°C. For further growth, maintain approximately \u003cstrong\u003e18–20°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant once the young plants have developed a strong root system. Plant outdoors only after the danger of frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight \u0026amp; Location\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a \u003cstrong\u003ewarm, sunny position\u003c\/strong\u003e for the strongest growth and richest foliage colour. ‘Inky’ can also tolerate partial shade, although good light encourages stronger stems and more intense colouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly while plants are becoming established. Mature plants are \u003cstrong\u003erelatively drought tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e, but container-grown plants will need more frequent watering during hot weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed moderately with a balanced fertiliser. 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