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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
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Evergreen - narrowly linear, arching, glaucous, mid-green leaves to 2.5m (8ft) long.
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White
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Height - 2.5m (8ft) with stems to 3m (10ft) or more.
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Spread - 1.5m (5ft) or more.
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Ornamental grasses - densely-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)
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Full sun
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Additional Features - Architectural interest -
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Good to know - CAUTION - sharp leaf edges. Wildlife plant. Much loved by sparrows for nest lining.
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Pests & Diseases - none.
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Place of origin - temperate South America
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Flower Shape - Panicles - - pyramidal or oblong panicles 45-90cm (18-36in) long
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf margin - Denticulate - see photos above
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Leaf shape - Linear - see photos above
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Tolerates all -
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Wildlife - Bird friendly -
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Rabbit Resistant
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Cortaderia - Growing Guide
2.5m (8ft) with stems to 3m (10ft) or more.
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CORTADERIA selloana 'Rendatleri'
Pampas grass
Available from £14.50

CORTADERIA selloana 'Sunningdale Silver'
Pampas grass
Available from £14.50

CORNUS sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire'
Common dogwood, Dogberry
Available from £14.00

AUCUBA japonica 'Crotonifolia'
Japanese laurel, Spotted laurel
Available from £14.00
Buy Varieties of CORTADERIA selloana

CORTADERIA selloana 'Gold Band' >
Commonly known as: Pampas grass, Tussock grass.
(AM form) yellow variegated leaves

CORTADERIA selloana 'Rendatleri' >
Commonly known as: Pampas grass, Tussock grass.
Tall growing, pink flowers


CORTADERIA selloana 'Sunningdale Silver' >
Commonly known as: Pampas grass, Tussock grass.
Tall growing silvery foliage, large white flower
Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50