Fountain Grass. A clump-forming perennial grass with narrow dark green leaves, turning gold in autumn. Attractive greenish white flowers, grey-brown when mature in summer. Max Height 60cm to 1.5m. Max Spread 60cm to 1.2m. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’
A clump-forming perennial grass with narrow dark green leaves, turning gold in autumn. Attractive greenish white flowers, grey-brown when mature in summer.
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Pennisetum |
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Species | alopecuroides |
Varietry | 'Hameln' |
Common Name | Fountain Grass |
Flower Colour | green, white, grey, brown |
Soil | Light |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 60cm, 1.5m |
Family | Gramineae |
Spread | 60cm, 1.2m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | July, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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