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Other common names Chinese fountain grass 'Hameln'
Family Poaceae
Genus Pennisetum can be annual or perennial, evergreen or deciduous grasses, clump-forming or spreading in habit, with linear leaves and narrow flowering panicles with conspicuous bristles
Details 'Hameln' is a clump-forming perennial grass with arching linear leaves and cylindrical panicles of bristly, purple-tinged spikelets in late summer
Foliage Evergreen
Habit Tufted
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H3
Full Sun
Aspect South-facing or West-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Chalk
Loam
Sand
MoistureWell-drained
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.5-1 metres
Ultimate spread 0.5-1 metres
Time to ultimate height 2-5 years
Cultivation Grow in a light, moderately fertile, well-drained soil. May need winter protection in colder areas
Propagation Propagate by seed sown in containers in a warm glasshouse in spring or by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types Cut Flowers Flower borders and beds Low Maintenance Cottage & Informal Garden
Pruning Remove dead foliage and old flowered stems in spring
Pests Generally pest free
Diseases Generally disease free
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Chinese fountain grass 'Hameln'
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