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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln Gold' (PBR)
Chinese fountain grass
In spring, the fresh new foliage of this eye-catching grass emerges a bright golden yellow, but as the seasons progress...
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Plant description
In spring, the fresh new foliage of this eye-catching grass emerges a bright golden yellow, but as the seasons progress and the temperatures rise, it softens to lemon-green. Intially quite upright, the foliage becomes more arching as it ages, and the tussock-like clumps are topped from midsummer with fluffy flowerspikes, which are often retained well into autumn. Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln Gold' makes a great addition to a sunny patio, low mantenance border or sensory garden.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Pennisetum alopecuroides Hameln Gold (PBR):
When planting add a scoop of well-rotted organic matter and perhaps some horticultural grit to improve drainage.
In autumn, add a generous layer of mulch to provide an insulating layer around the roots and leave the top growth for winter protection and interest.
Cut back the previous year's growth each spring to ground level.
In autumn, add a generous layer of mulch to provide an insulating layer around the roots and leave the top growth for winter protection and interest.
Cut back the previous year's growth each spring to ground level.
Please note:
This grass dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
