Pennisetum alopecuroïdes Hameln Gold - Chinese Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroïdes Hameln Gold - Chinese Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroïdes Hameln Gold - Chinese Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroïdes Hameln Gold
Fountain Grass, Chinese Fountain Grass, Swamp Foxtail Grass, Foxtail Fountain Grass
The plants arrived very quickly, already planted. They're taking well and are perfect, they're already poking their noses out. Everything is going well.
richard, 28/08/2025
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Description
The Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln Gold' is a new variety of grass with bright lemon-yellow to golden foliage, which is very fine and does not scorch in the sun. A hybrid of the 'Hameln' cultivar, this grass has a more compact habit and less abundant flowering than its parent but compensates with its vibrant foliage. This hardy perennial will flower even in cooler climates, starting in July, with large, silky, plump and gracefully arching cream-coloured to brown-tinged flower heads. It can be planted throughout annual and perennial borders, in rock gardens, or in large containers on a patio.
Pennisetum alopecuroides is a type of grass found in Northeast Asia and Australia. It belongs to the Poaceae family. This grass comes from the 'Hameln Gold' grass and grows up to 35-40 cm (14-16in) tall and wide. It has trailing leaves that start with a unique acidic yellow and turn golden yellow. During summer, flowering culms grow from the vegetation and bear silky flower heads from July to September. These flower heads are arranged in dense panicles 10-15 cm (4-6in) long. The colour changes from green-white in spring to beige-brown-white in September-October. The stems and foliage turn straw-yellow and orange in the sunlight, and the plant looks decorative with frost in winter.
This grass looks great when planted among slightly upright perennials, like dahlias or perovskias. It also pairs well with more wandering and lightweight plants, like yarrows, Verbena bonariensis, Californian poppies, or eupatoriums. Pennisetum alopecuroides are hardy grasses that can withstand summer drought and add movement to borders when placed among rocks in a rock garden or on a wall. These grasses look great even in low light and can highlight all perspectives transparently, even in the smallest of gardens. In a meadow or along a path, experience their silky flower heads. Pennisetum also limits erosion through its dense root system.
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Pennisetum
alopecuroïdes
Hameln Gold
Poaceae
Fountain Grass, Chinese Fountain Grass, Swamp Foxtail Grass, Foxtail Fountain Grass
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
To plant the Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln Gold':
1. Dig a hole 20 cm (8in) deep and wide in a spot with full sun.
2. Choose light and well-drained soil that is moist to moderately dry, slightly acidic, neutral or limestone to suit this plant's preference.
3. If the soil is heavy, mix some coarse sand, gravel and compost to improve its texture.
4. Partially fill the hole, then remove the plant from its pot and place it so that the top of the root ball is covered with 3 cm (1in) of soil.
5. Firm the soil around the plant and water generously to eliminate air pockets.
6. If the weather is dry, water regularly for a few weeks to help the plant establish properly.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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