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How can I overwinter Pennisetum Princess?

18 years ago

I have 3 huge plants that I would really like to keep but I don't know if there's any possible way to overwinter them? PLEASE help!!

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grass_guy
18 years ago
The only way I know to be truly successful is in a heated greenhouse/hothouse. They grow fast enough, so perhaps you could try small clump divisions, potted up indoors. Those large clumps in the landcape will not survive a zone 5 winter.
Mary Palmer
18 years ago
I have planted several of these, also a Prince or two. The lable said they are hardy in zone 8 where I live in spite of what I have in my GW ID. Are they really going to come back? Anyone in zone 8 know? I would never expect them to be evergreen all winter.
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