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CORTADERIA selloana 'Gold Band'
Commonly known as Pampas grass, Tussock grass
(AM form) yellow variegated leaves
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - narrowly linear, arching leaves, 2m (6½ft) or more long, age to dark golden-yellow.
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White -
Height - 2.2m (7ft) -
Spread - 1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Ornamental grasses - densely tufted, clump forming perennial
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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) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Architectural interest -
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Good to know - syn. 'Aureolineata'. CAUTION - sharp leaf edges. -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - temperate South America -
Flower Shape - Panicles - - pyramidal or oblong panicles 45-90cm (18-36in) long
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Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf Colour (if not green) - Gold variegated -
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Leaf margin - Denticulate - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Linear - see photos above
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Wildlife - Bird friendly - -
Rabbit Resistant
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Cortaderia - Growing Guide
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2.2m (7ft)
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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
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