Cortaderia Selloana 'Pumila' - Pampass Grass, Cortaderia |
| Type |
Herbaceous, Grass, Deciduous |
| Size |
Large Border (1 to 3m height) |
| Form |
Spikey |
| Colours |
Medium 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|0xfaff5a0c00000000ec02000001001400 This larger pampus requires plenty of space for its expansive arching foliage which can look over baring among lower growing plants. It is worth planting however for the huge and impressive plumes of white feathered spikes that will provide interest well into the winter months and can also but cut for indoor decoration. This Pampus looks best doted amongst mixed planting.
Cultivation tips: Cortaderia might be overly common in the UK but then that's because its reliable and it puts on a good show. Pampus will tolerate dry soils but does best in any half decent well drained soil,including sandy and chalky soils. It will need an open spot in full sun to flower well, but beware, winter cutting back of spent flower stems and sharp foliage is tough yet essential work, so wear gloves.
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