PENNISETUM alopecuroides 'Hameln'
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PENNISETUM alopecuroides 'Hameln'
Commonly known as Chinese pennisetum, fountain grass
Purple-tinged flower spikes.
£14.00 , 3+ £12.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Generally pest-free -
Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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White
Late summer and early autumn -
Spikes
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Australian / New ZealandSE Asia to Australia
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
1–1.5 metres -
Height and Spread
1–1.5 metres
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Ornamental grasses
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Alkaline / Chalk loving
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
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