Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass

For landscape and garden presentations that last year round, consider adding this dwarf fountain grass to the plans. An early bloomer for fountain grass, Hameln creates a wonderful burst of lively texture and interest in short-season gardens. The unique and compact plant bears loads of soft flower panicles in July and finely textured foliage that is stunning when backlit on sunny days. As an ornamental grass, Hameln makes an exquisite accent planting for nearly anywhere in the landscape. We love to see it planted along walkways where visitors may admire its soft flower heads, or as a welcoming entryway display. It is great for mass plantings, too.

Hardiness Zones 5-9
Mature Height 24 - 36 inches
Bloom Time July (Midsummer)
Light Requirements Full Sun
Ship AsDORMANT 3" POT
Deer Resistant
Cut Flower
Container Friendly

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Botanical Name: Pennisetum alipecuroides 'Hameln'

Availability: Out Of Season

SKU: #61984

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Restricted States US:
AE AK GU HI PR VI
Botanical Name:
Pennisetum alipecuroides 'Hameln'
Size:
DORMANT 3" POT
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Bouquets, Container Gardening, Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers, Perennializing, Deer Resistant

Flower Color:
White
Flower Form:
Plumes
Foliage Type:
Grass-like foliage in medium to dark green.
Mature Spread:
12 - 24 inches
Spacing:
24 - 36 inches

Growing Tips

Planting Instructions:
Plant the top of rootball at soil level and 12-24" apart.
Soil Moisture:
Average. Plants like fertile soil
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning Instructions:
Cut to base in late winter or early spring.

Winter Care:
Mulch +/- 2"
Planting Depth:
Top of rootbal at soil level.
Watering Requirements:
Low to average water needs, This grass resents having "wet feet".
Fertilization Requirements:
Once per year
Special Care:
Not needed

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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.

We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.

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Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule

Bulbs and Bareroot
Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A-5A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
5B	4/7/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
6A	3/24/25 -5/30/25	5/26/25
6B	3/10/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
7A	2/24/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
7B-8A	2/17/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25
8B-9A	2/10/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25
9B-11B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25

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Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass