Photo of Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose' flower by Hans Mesker

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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. 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
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

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
A new and improved variety of the ever-popular fountain grasses. 'Karley Rose' has great dusty rose flowers for most of the summer. The foliage is much darker green, taller and more erect. The spires of pink florets are wider, longer, fuller and bloom over an extended period of time compared with other cultivars. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.
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.
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.

Gardening facts about Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose' plant

How to Grow Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Texture

    • grassy
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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