Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’ . (Chinese Fountain Grass 'Hameln')
£16.50 incl. VAT
Small, bright green clump forming grass 3ft tall and 2ft wide. Flower heads to 4 ft with a distinctly pink tinge. Bronze in winter.
Hardiness level Green
Likes full sun to partial shade. Forms a mound of graceful arching foliage. Greenish white flowers resembling bottlebrushes appear in the summer, persisting into the winter months. Eventually turns brown and should be cut back in the spring.
Needs a sheltered sunny position and will grow on any soil except a poorly drained one.
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| Situation | Coastal, Exposed (To wind and sun), Mild City Gardens, Plants for Pots, Seaside, Sheltered Garden |
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FAQs
How fast does Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' grow?
If you plant in late May, by the end of the summer it will have grown to 1.6m. A fast grower.
How do you take care of Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'?
Likes full sun to partial shade. Needs a sheltered sunny position and will grow on any soil except a poorly drained one. Greenish white flowers resembling bottlebrushes appear in the summer, persisting into the winter months. Eventually it turns brown and should be cut back in the spring.
How tall do Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' grow?
3ft tall and 2ft wide.
Do Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' prefer sun or shade?
Likes full sun to partial shade
Is Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' an indoor or outdoor plant?
Outdoor
