Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cassian'

Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Cassian’ is a compact, ornamental fountain grass prized for its graceful form, soft texture, and long season of interest. A reliable and easy-to-grow variety, it is especially well suited to modern gardens, mixed borders, and container planting. In a garden centre setting, ‘Cassian’ is a strong structural plant that offers movement, autumn colour, and winter interest, making it an excellent value choice for customers.

Form, Texture & Seasonal Interest

The defining feature of Pennisetum ‘Cassian’ is its neat, arching habit and attractive flower heads. In late summer, slender stems rise above the foliage, carrying soft, bottlebrush-like plumes in shades of creamy beige to pale brown. These flowers catch the light beautifully and sway gently in the breeze, adding movement and softness to planting schemes.

Key visual selling points:

• Compact, fountain-shaped growth habit

• Soft, fluffy bottlebrush flower heads

• Flowering from late summer into autumn

• Attractive green foliage turning golden in autumn

• Excellent winter structure when left uncut

Even after flowering, the dried seed heads and foliage continue to provide interest well into winter, especially when highlighted by frost or low sunlight.

Growing Conditions & Easy Maintenance

Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Cassian’ is valued for its reliability and low maintenance needs. It performs best in a sunny position and prefers well-drained soil, but it is adaptable to a wide range of garden conditions once established. Its compact size makes it easier to place than larger ornamental grasses.

Care and growing advice:

• Plant in full sun for best flowering

• Suitable for well-drained soil and containers

• Drought tolerant once established

• Cut back old growth in late winter or early spring

• Minimal feeding required

This variety is hardy and performs well in Irish gardens, making it a safe and dependable recommendation for customers new to ornamental grasses.

Garden Uses & Retail Value

From a garden centre perspective, Pennisetum ‘Cassian’ is an excellent all-season plant that fits into multiple merchandising themes. Its tidy habit makes it ideal for customers looking for structure without excessive maintenance.

Popular uses and selling ideas:

• Mixed borders and front-of-border planting

• Patio containers and contemporary planters

• Gravel gardens and low-maintenance schemes

• Pairing with perennials like echinacea, salvia, and rudbeckia

• Autumn and winter interest displays

In retail displays, Pennisetum ‘Cassian’ works beautifully alongside other grasses and late-flowering perennials, helping customers visualise long-lasting garden structure. Its combination of elegance, resilience, and extended seasonal interest makes Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Cassian’ a strong and versatile addition to any garden centre plant range.

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

* Only mainland Ireland addresses qualify for free delivery.
 

Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

Click & Collect

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