Cortaderia selloana - 'Pumila' (Pampass Grass, Cortaderia)

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Type	Herbaceous flower, Grass, Deciduous, Flowering
Form	Spiky Foliage / Spiky Upright Form, Architectural Form
Size	Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours	White Flowers (Autumn), Medium green Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Very hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly
Growth	Fast Growing Plant
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Cortaderia selloana Description

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.

Cortaderia selloana - Cultivation Notes

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.