Japanese Plant 'Hameln Gold' P9

Japanese Grass 'Hameln Gold' – Golden and Decorative Ornamental Grass

Japanese 'Hameln Gold' (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln Gold') is a perennial ornamental grass that attracts attention with its golden-yellow leaves and fluffy brush-like inflorescences. This variety is an excellent choice for home gardens, flower beds or container growing.

Characteristics of 'Hameln Gold'

Height

It reaches a height of 60–80 cm, creating compact, tufted forms that bring structure and elegance to the garden.

List

Narrow, arched leaves with an intense golden hue are a distinctive element of this variety. They bring a warm, radiant accent to any garden arrangement.

Inflorescences

They appear from July to September and are creamy-white in color. The fluffy ears add lightness and movement to the plant, and also work well as an element for dry bouquets.

Cultivation and Care

Position

It grows best in sunny positions, although it tolerates light partial shade well. In full sun, the leaves reach the most intense golden color.

Substrate

It prefers well-drained, moderately moist soils. It is tolerant to periodic droughts, which makes it easy to grow even in less favorable positions.

Frost resistance

'Hameln Gold' is frost resistant, but in colder regions of Polish it is recommended to protect the base of the clumps with mulch or leaves.

Trimming

In early spring, cut the old leaves at a height of 10–15 cm above the ground to make room for new shoots.

Application of 'Hameln Gold'

• Beds and group plantings: Ideal for creating compositions with other ornamental grasses, perennials and shrubs.
• Solitaire: Excellent as a single accent that catches the eye with its golden leaves and fluffy ears.
• Containers: It works great in large pots that can be placed on terraces or balconies.

Advantages of 'Hameln Gold'

• Golden leaves that are an ornament throughout the growing season.
• Decorative fluffy inflorescences that add lightness and movement.
• Drought and frost resistance, which makes it easy to grow.
• Versatile use in gardens, flower beds and containers.

Specification of 'Hameln Gold'

• Flower pot: 0.5 liters
• Age: 2 years old
• Frost resistance: Yes