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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'

Fountain grass

£14.99
£14.99

3 litre pot

A compact fountain grass that brings soft texture and autumn colour to sunny garden spaces.
  • Long seasonal interest
  • Attractive flower plumes
  • Low maintenance
  • Good structure in mixed planting

Order now for delivery late March

  • Aspect

    Full sun

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy throughout most of the UK

  • Flowers

    August - October

  • Soil type

    Loam, sandy

Pennisetum alopecuroides &

  • Why we like this plant

    Pennisetum 'Hameln' is valued for its tidy size, graceful habit and long-lasting display. It works beautifully in borders or containers, adding softness and movement late in the season when many plants are fading.

  • About this plant

    A compact, fountain-forming ornamental grass with soft green foliage and distinctive bottlebrush flower spikes, bringing movement and texture to borders and containers from summer into autumn.

  • Key features

    • Soft, arching green foliage forming neat clumps
    • Fluffy, bottlebrush flower plumes
    • Compact habit ideal for smaller gardens
    • Excellent autumn interest

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 60–80cm | Spread: 60–80cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Compact, arching clump-forming ornamental grass

  • Moisture

    Moist but well-drained

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Border planting, container feature

Planting guide

Plant in spring or early autumn in well-drained soil. Choose a sunny, sheltered position and avoid cold, waterlogged ground in winter.

Care tips

Water well during establishment and divide clumps every few years in spring to maintain vigour.

Winter care

Leave foliage and flower heads standing over winter for protection and interest. Cut back to ground level in early spring before new growth appears.