CORTADERIA selloana
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CORTADERIA selloana
Commonly known as Pampas grass, Tussock grass
(argentea) - tall growing, white flower spikes. This variety will grow virtually anywhere but is most vigorous in or beside a bog
individually £14.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Architectural interest
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Good to know
CAUTION - sharp leaf edges. Wildlife plant. Much loved by sparrows for nest lining. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Temperate South America -
EvergreenNarrowly linear, arching, glaucous, mid-green leaves to 2.5m (8ft) long.
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White
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PaniclesPyramidal or oblong panicles 45-90cm (18-36in) long
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BorderSuitable for the back of a large border
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Fully hardy
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Denticulate
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Linear
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Height
2.5m (8ft) with stems to 3m (10ft) or more. -
Spread
1.5m (5ft) or more.
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Ornamental grassesDensely-tufted, clump-forming perennial. Spikelets on erect stems. Often pink- or purple-flushed.
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Tall Shrub
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
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Bird friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2.5m (8ft) with stems to 3m (10ft) or more.
1.5m (5ft) or more.
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