Cortaderia Selloana 'Monstrosa' - Pampass Grass, Cortaderia |
| Type |
Grass, Deciduous |
| Size |
Large Border (1 to 3m height) |
| Form |
Upright - Clump |
| Colours |
Dark green Foliage, White Flowers (Autumn) |
| Care |
Some maintenance required |
| Hardiness |
Very hardy |
| Growth |
Fast growing |
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ear47mtete|2000DE60D170|DB_9F2AFA_fump|planttable|description|0xfaff580c00000000ec02000001001100 This larger growing pampus requires plenty of space for its expansive arching foliage and can look somewhat scruffy and over baring among lower planting. It is worth planting however for the huge plumes of white feathered flower spikes that will provide interest well into the winter months. It is often planted as a specimen within a lawn, but we think it looks best amongst mixed planting.
Cultivation tips: Pampus grass might be overly common in the UK but then that's because its tough and it puts on a good show. Cortaderia will tolerate dry soils but does best in any half decent well drained soil,including sandy and chalky soils. It will need plenty of sunlight to flower well, but beware, winter cutting back of spent flower stems and sharp foliage is tough work so wear gloves.
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