Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'
Chinese fountain grass
A charming perennial grass that forms a compact, low mound and produces long-lasting, soft, pinkish, brush-like flowers in...
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Plant description
A charming perennial grass that forms a compact, low mound and produces long-lasting, soft, pinkish, brush-like flowers in late summer that resemble squirrel tails. The bright green leaves turn yellow in autumn and then brown throughout winter. It’s a fairly undistinguished plant until the flowers appear, so use it alongside spring bulbs or early-flowering perennials.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Pennisetum alopecuroides Hameln:
A generous layer of mulch in autumn will help keep the roots warmer in winter. Prune back the previous years growth each spring.
Please note:
This grass dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
