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Pennisetum alopecuroides Hameln - Chinese Fountain Grass

Pennisetum alopecuroïdes Hameln
Fountain Grass, Chinese Fountain Grass, Foxtail Fountain Grass, Swamp Foxtail Grass

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Perennial grass with white spikes and brown highlights in well-draining soil, under direct sunlight. Pair it with Buenos Aires verbena, catmint, lavender, and ornamental garlic.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
50 cm
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

The Pennisetum alopecuroides Hameln is a perennial grass with early flowering.

 

In late summer, cream-white fluffy spikes with brown highlights appear, carried on stiff stems at a height of 50cm (19.7 in). The deciduous foliage is a pretty light green. The base is clump-forming, meaning it is very compact and does not spread.

Very hardy and easy to grow, Pennisetum Hameln likes the sun and grows in any type of rich, well-drained soil, neither too dry nor too wet.

You can mix it with other grasses or tall perennials such as sage or Buenos Aires verbena.

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Pennisetum alopecuroides Hameln - Chinese Fountain Grass (Foliage) Foliage
Pennisetum alopecuroides Hameln - Chinese Fountain Grass (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time September to October
Inflorescence Spike
Flower size 10 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Pennisetum

Species

alopecuroïdes

Cultivar

Hameln

Family

Poaceae

Other common names

Fountain Grass, Chinese Fountain Grass, Foxtail Fountain Grass, Swamp Foxtail Grass

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

To plant Pennisetum alopecuroides Hameln:

  1. Dig a hole that is 20 cm (7.9 in) wide, 20 cm (7.9 in) long, and 20 cm (7.9 in) deep. If the soil is heavy, mix in some compost with the soil, refill the hole partially and plant after removing it from the pot.
  2. Cover the top of the root ball with 3 cm (1.2 in) of soil, pack the soil around the plant, and water well to remove any air pockets.
  3. If the weather is dry, water your plant regularly for a few weeks to help it establish.

Grasses are decorative all year round but renew their foliage in spring. We recommend pruning your plants to 10 cm (3.9 in) at the end of February or the beginning of March to make room for new growth.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Free-standing, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, draining

Care

Pruning instructions Prune the flowers and faded leaves close to the stem, using pruning shears or a hedge trimmer, at the end of winter.
Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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