Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln Gold'PBR
Chinese fountain grass 'Hameln Gold'
A short, clump-forming grass with bright yellow-gold to pale green foliage. In summer and autumn, small bottle brush-like flowers appear which are green, flecked with purple. These become darker in colour with age.
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Gold Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Purple | Green Gold Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Green Purple | Green Gold Yellow | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in light moderately fertile , well drained soil in full sun. In colder areas protect with a winter mulch
Propagation
Propagate by division in late spring or early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back dead foliage in the spring, before new growth appears
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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