Add movement and elegance to your garden with Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'! This popular ornamental grass dazzles from late August to well into autumn with its beautiful, creamy plumes. It’s a low-maintenance plant that thrives in both sun and shade. Simply cut it back in February for fresh growth in spring. Perfect for borders, pots, or as a stunning standalone feature. Enhance your garden’s style with this versatile ornamental grass!
Please note: Plants are living products and may therefore differ from the photo and description. Minor natural imperfections can occur. These often recover in your garden. These plants are vigorous and long-lasting. They are supplied in growing pots and are shipped directly from our partner growers.
At a Glance
- Type: outdoor garden plant
- Height: approx. 10-25 cm
- Pot: Ø9 cm nursery pot
- Care: easy — low maintenance
- Delivery: free delivery across Ireland and 24 more EU countries (5–8 working days), covered by our healthy-arrival guarantee
- Sun or shade
- Full sun
- Height
- 1-1.5 m
- Spread
- 1-1.5 m
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Flowers
- Summer, Autumn
- Time to maturity
- 2-5 years
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Chalky
- Soil pH
- Acid to alkaline
- Moisture
- Dry to moist
- Drought resistance
- Yes
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- Aspect
- West, South
- Hardiness (RHS)
- H3. Half-hardy: protect from frost in winter.
Sources: RHS Plant Finder; PFAF
Ranges come from the RHS Plant Finder and PFAF. They show what each plant tolerates; local conditions vary.
Free delivery, always — on every order across Ireland and the EU 🌿
Typical Delivery Times
Ireland and all EU destinations — 5–8 working days
Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on local conditions.
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