Pennisetum 'Hameln'
"Chinese fountain grass"
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Description
The charming grass Pennisetum 'Hameln', also known as the Chinese fountain grass, is one of the most popular of any of the late-flowering ornamental garden grasses. It's a clump-forming perennial, producing beautiful, long-lasting bottlebrush flower-spikes, in shades from buff to soft pinks and light maroon. These flowers protrude above the bright green foliage. In autumn, this foliage turns to a beautiful bright golden-yellow, and fades slowly until the depths of winter, by which time it will have died back. However, just a few weeks later, you will start to see the new growths emerging once again.
Pennisetum 'Hameln' is at its most impressive when mass-planted. However, it is also fabulous as a single specimen, or when growing as a patio container plant. Because this grass is looking its best in late summer and autumn, it is a good idea to grow it alongside early-flowering perennials or spring bulbs. Don't forget, too, its flowers are excellent for cutting—either for fresh or dried arrangements indoors. Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' is so highly regarded that the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has awarded it the coveted Award of Garden Merit.Key features
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Good for cutting
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Comes back every year
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Attractive to wildlife
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Drought tolerant
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May need winter cover
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'
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Flower colour
White, purple
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Plant size
1
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Established height
70cm-1m
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Established spread
50-70cm
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Plant spacing
5 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Half hardy
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Years to establish
2-3 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Sheltered
Exposed -
Suitable for
Borders
Coastal gardens
Cottage gardens
Gravel gardens
Large containers
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens
Wildlife gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak your Pennisetum 'Hameln' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.
Plant your "Chinese fountain grass" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 March 2025
You can expect your order in Feb/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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