Chinese fountain grass ‘Hameln’ (Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’)
Chinese fountain grass ‘Hameln’ (Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’) is a grass plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Chinese fountain grass ‘Hameln’ (Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’).
This plant is commonly known as Chinese fountain grass ‘Hameln’.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
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Plant profile
Common name: Chinese fountain grass ‘Hameln’
Scientific name: Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’
Plant type: Grasses
Habit: Tufted
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden
Planting type: Cut Flowers, Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Chinese fountain grass ‘Hameln’ (Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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How to plant
In this section we will learn how to plant Chinese fountain grass ‘Hameln’ (Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.
Soil
Chinese fountain grass ‘Hameln’ (Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’) is not a demanding plant regarding the type of soil and can grow in chalk, loam or sand.
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The chalky soil is pale and contains chunks of calcium-rich rock. It is a fertile and well-draining soil, almost always alkaline.
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The loam soil is dark, rich in organic matter but balanced in minerals. It offers the best of all worlds, retaining enough water for the plants, but allowing excess moisture to drain away. This is the most desired type of garden soil, perfect for most plants.
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Sandy soil is light, porous and very easy to drain. It is a soil poor in organic matter and nutrients. It is composed of relatively large mineral particles that allow water to drain quickly.
It is not very sensitive to soil acidity or alkalinity and grows well in soils with pH acid, alkaline or neutral.
Regarding drainage, Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’ likes to grow in well drained soil.
Sunlight
Chinese fountain grass ‘Hameln’ (Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’) should be grown in full sun places.
Cultivation profiles – Growing Chinese fountain grass ‘Hameln’ (Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
