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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'

  • Perennial
  • 50-100 cm high
  • Brown-toned flowers
  • Valuable foliage plant
  • Notable autumn colour

Garden use

Planting and use

Border Groundcover Pot Small groups Large groups

Pots and small gardens

Along path Planters

Dry or sunny locations

Gravel garden

Ornamental value

Autumn color Foliage plant

Planting density

Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 50 - 100 cm
Flowering time August - September
Flower colour brown
Growth habit creeping, ascending
Hardiness down to about -15°C

Site conditions

Light full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade
Soil moisture moist
Soil texture light

Botanical information

Botanical name Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'
Genus Pennisetum
Family Poaceae
Origin hybrid
Pennisetum
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