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Pennisetum 'Little Hameln' (Pot Size 17cm) Dwarf Fountain Grass

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Quick Guide

• Compact, dwarf growth habit

• Arching, creamy-white flower spikes

• Fine-textured, green foliage

• Low maintenance, drought-tolerant

• Ideal for small gardens and containers

Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Little Hameln’, commonly known as Dwarf Fountain Grass, is a compact and elegant ornamental grass that adds a graceful touch to any garden. This dwarf variety of the popular Fountain Grass is ideal for smaller gardens, borders, and containers, thanks to its tidy, compact growth habit. In late summer, ‘Little Hameln’ produces graceful, arching flower spikes topped with soft, creamy-white plumes that contrast beautifully with its fine-textured green foliage. As autumn approaches, the foliage turns a warm golden hue, providing continued interest throughout the season. Whether used as an accent plant or in mass plantings, ‘Little Hameln’ brings texture and movement to the landscape. Its compact size, combined with its low-maintenance nature, makes it a favorite among gardeners looking for a reliable, attractive, and easy-to-grow ornamental grass.

Plant Care Guide

Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Little Hameln’ is a low-maintenance plant that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established, making it a suitable choice for water-wise gardens. To keep the plant looking its best, prune back the old foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. This will encourage fresh, vigorous growth in the coming season. ‘Little Hameln’ can be left standing through winter, with its dried plumes adding seasonal interest to the garden. Regular watering during the first growing season will help establish a strong root system, after which it requires minimal care.

  • EAN code
    041165
  • Ultimate Height
    45-60cm
  • Ultimate Spread
    45-60cm
  • Flower Colour
    Creamy White
  • Foliage Colour
    Green to Golden Bronze
  • Sunlight
    Full Sun, Partial Shade
  • UK Hardiness Zone
    H5
  • Care Guide
    Low maintenance
  • Planting Season
    Spring, Autumn
  • Season of Interest
    Summer, Autumn
  • Growth Rate
    Moderate
  • Drought Tolerant
    Yes
  • Award of Garden Merit
    Yes
  • Pet Friendly
    Yes
  • Child Friendly
    Yes
  • Soil Type
    Well drained
  • Soil PH
    Neutral

Delivery Areas

We deliver within the M25 area of London. For deliveries of Pots & Planters outside this zone, we may be able to help on a case-by-case basis — please contact our sales team at [email protected]. You are also welcome to visit our garden centre in Kentish Town, where our team will be happy to help in person.

Delivery Costs & Delivery Day

Delivery charges are based on postcode zone within the M25. Enter your postcode at the top of this page to see your zone and cost, or check at checkout. You can also select your preferred delivery day at checkout.

Delivery Timeframes

We aim to deliver orders within 2–4 working days. During peak seasons, such as Christmas, delivery times may vary slightly due to increased demand. We will keep you informed at every stage.

Click & Collect

We encourage you to collect from our garden centre in Kentish Town — it saves on delivery costs and gives you the chance to see our full range of plants and products in person.

All Click & Collect orders must be collected within 7 days of being ready, unless a later date has been arranged with us in advance. If an order is not collected within this time, it will be cancelled and a refund issued.

Returns Policy

If you need to return an item, please contact us within 14 days of receipt to arrange a return or exchange. Products must be in their original condition and packaging. Plants may be non-refundable unless they arrive damaged or defective.

Items bought in-store or collected can be returned directly at the garden centre. If you would like us to collect a return and it is in good condition (e.g. you have changed your mind), it must be in its original condition, and the same delivery cost will apply for the return.

Plants marked as reduced for end-of-season clearance are non-refundable, as they are sold specifically to clear stock. This does not apply to special offers or multibuy promotions, which are eligible for returns as per our standard terms.

Questions about delivery or returns? Email [email protected] or call +44 (0) 20 7284 4999.

Located in Kentish Town, London, Boma garden centre is proud of its vision to transform the city into an urban paradise. The garden centre has created a plant lover's paradise, a place where you can relax, unwind and de-stress among the foliage and flowers. The Webshop makes it easier to order online if you can't get to the garden centre, with nationwide delivery. But we encourage plant lovers to pop in for a visit and chat with the team. 

 

 

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Our dream is to transform urban living into a plant lovers' paradise. Making our neighbourhoods a wonderful place is good for our wellbeing and more friendly to the environment. A shared vision that gets us out of bed in the morning.

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Buy Pennisetum 'Little Hameln' (Pot Size 17cm) Dwarf Fountain Grass at The Boma Garden Centre in Kentish Town, London. Visit our garden centre in London and check our wide range of plants & gardening products. We also offer many other  products in our webshop. We look forward to seeing you soon!