Hameln Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides Hameln)

Hameln Fountain Grass – Description

Potted Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’
Common Name: Hameln Fountain Grass
Other Names: Chinese Fountain Grass
Indoors or Outdoor: Suitable for outdoor planting
Size: Mature size typically ranges from 60 to 90 cm in height and spread.

Hameln Fountain Grass – Delivery

Delivery Info: Your healthy Hameln Fountain Grass plant will be carefully packaged and shipped directly to your doorstep, ready for planting.

Hameln Fountain Grass – Characteristics

Mature Size: Typically grows to a height of 60 to 90 cm with a similar spread.
Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous, with foliage that turns a beautiful golden color in the fall.
Preferred Position: Full sun to partial shade.
Shape – Plant Characteristics: Compact and clump-forming with fine-textured, arching leaves and feathery, bottlebrush-like seed heads.
Hardy or Not Hardy: Hardy and can withstand frost in Irish climates.
Diseases: Generally resistant to common diseases.

Hameln Fountain Grass – Uses

Uses in Garden: Hameln Fountain Grass is perfect for adding texture and movement to borders, rock gardens, or as a low-maintenance ground cover. Its attractive seed heads persist into winter, providing interest year-round.

Hameln Fountain Grass – Planting Characteristics

Preferred Planting Aspect: Full sun is preferred but can tolerate partial shade.
Frost Hardy: Yes, it is frost hardy in Irish climates.
Fast or Slow Growing: Moderate growth rate.
Pruning Advice: In late winter or early spring, cut back the previous year’s growth to a few inches above the ground to allow new growth to emerge.

Hameln Fountain Grass – Planting Instructions in an Irish Climate

Sowing Time: Plant in early spring.
Instructions: Plant in well-draining soil and water thoroughly after planting. Water regularly until established, then it’s relatively drought-tolerant. Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring for optimal growth.
Trench Preparation: Not required for this potted plant.
Positioning of Plants: Plant in a sunny to partly shaded location.
Plant Spacing: Space plants about 60 to 90 cm apart.
Pruning: Cut back the old growth in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Facts About Product: Hameln Fountain Grass is known for its graceful arching foliage and beautiful plume-like seed heads that resemble a fountain. It’s a low-maintenance ornamental grass that adds elegance and movement to your garden.

Enhance your garden with the beauty of Hameln Fountain Grass. Its fine-textured foliage and graceful seed heads will create a stunning focal point in your outdoor space. Order now and enjoy the charm and versatility of this attractive ornamental grass.