Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’
Blooming Time
Exposure
This superb selection differs from the species in being more compact with darker green foliage. The flower spikes are 3″ to 4″ long, pale green in mid-summer, and mature creamy tan. ‘Hameln’ is best in moist, fertile, well drained soils, but tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. Popular for mass planting or accent, ‘Hameln’ is a good choice where a neat, compact, low maintenance plant is desired.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Silver
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
2½'
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
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Special Characteristics
Features
Dwarf selection with fountain shaped habit, bright green leaves and feathery 3 to 4-inch long purplish brown floral spikes in late summer.
Landscape Value
Superb specimen, accent, companion, edging, or dwarf hedge. Also excellent as a large-scale ground cover when mass planted.
Care
Watering:
'Hameln' Dwarf Fountain Grass is moderately drought tolerant but benefits from occasional watering, to maintain soil in a moist but not wet condition, during the summer months.
Fertilizing:
'Hameln' Dwarf Fountain Grass is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
'Hameln' Dwarf Fountain Grass should be enjoyed all winter long, then, during early April before it begins to grow again, it should be pruned or mowed back to ground level.