Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose'

Also Known As

Karley Rose Fountain Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose' plant details

Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose' is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: clumping, showy seedheads

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pennisetum orientale ‘Karley Rose’ has great dusty rose flowers for most of the summer that shimmer in the bright light of the season as they lighten to silver. The foliage is darker green, taller and more erect than other fountain grasses. While a single plant is always beautiful a grouping or mass planting of multiple plants can be stunning as it enhances the perception of pink in the flower plumes. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Smoky rose-purple flower plumes on 2-3' stalks start early and last long adding unforgettable texture and color to the garden all summer; a deep-green clumping grass. S/M (not dry) PP12909

By: Forestfarm

The prettiest, in our opinion, of the Oriental Fountain Grasses. 'Karley Rose' has showy plumes in a smoky pink plum shade, which take form in early summer, and carry on through the fall. Grows 3-4' tall (with plumes) and 2-3' wide. Grow in sunny poor to average soil. Several of our customers report it is hardy in zone 5.

By: Avant Gardens

Fluffy rose seed heads tinted with red are perfect for the late summer garden. Catch a glimpse of them in the low evening light. Clumping to 2 ft tall.