Why Plant Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass?
Over a bazillion sold! Hameln Fountain Grass is one of the most popular Fringes you can buy, and it’s easy to see why. This perky people pleaser makes a neat mound of rich green foliage followed by fun plumes. The plumes arise in mid to late summer and look like little foxtails. When the sun shines through them, they sparkle so brightly, they appear to be producing their own light. At about 2 ½ feet tall and wide, Hameln is big enough to make an impact, but it never gets unwieldy or outgrows its space. You can pop it in just about anywhere!
Fountain Grass once grew only in Japan, China, and in other countries in eastern Asia, but it was only a matter of time before Westerners got their hands on this stellar plant and began planting it in their own gardens. Europeans were into Fringes before Americans were, and German nurserymen and women especially were pioneers in developing and introducing new Ornamental Grasses for landscapes. That’s why this Fringe has a German name. It was named after the town in Germany that we know as Hamelin. (The German spelling is “Hameln.”) If this sounds familiar to you, it’s probably because it’s also the town that sparked the medieval folktale, “The Pied Piper of Hamelin.”
How to use Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass in the landscape?
Hameln Fountain Grass shines as a single specimen in a mixed border, and it looks sharp in a decorative container, either alone or potted with other plants. However, it looks even better as a mass planting, preferably in front of a dark background to show off the creamy-buff plumes. When the sunlight illuminates the foxtails, it’s pure magic!
Planting Zones
Hardiness Zone: 5-9
How To Plant Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass
Part of Hameln Fountain Grass' popularity is due to the fact that it’s so easy to grow. Plant this low-maintenance Fringe in a sunny spot in well-drained soil, and water regularly to keep the root zone moist but never soggy. Be patient—Hameln Fountain Grass likes warm weather and is slow to emerge in the spring.
How To Water
Be sure to water thoroughly and deeply the first year your Hameln Fountain Grass is in your landscape. This will help your grass develop a strong and healthy root system! Watering needs will lessen as the grass establishes itself!
How To Fertilize
Fertilize with Bower & Branch Starter Plant Food when you first plant your Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass in your landscape! You should apply this every spring as your grass begins to break dormancy!
How To Prune
In late winter, cut any lingering foliage of your Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass to the ground to make way for fresh new growth.
How Does Shipping Work?
Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.
*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.
Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.
Shipping Delays:
From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.
How Does Sizing Work?
The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)
Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.
All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!
See the size guides below.
