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  • CORTADERIA selloana 'Pumila'
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. ACER palmatum 'Atropurpureum', ASTELIA nervosa 'Westland' and CORTADERIA selloana 'Pumila'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. AGAVE americana and CORTADERIA selloana 'Pumila'
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    CORTADERIA selloana 'Pumila'

    Commonly known as Pampas grass, Tussock grass

     AWARD
    Dwarfer form
     
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    • Good to know
      CAUTION - sharp leaf edges. One of the smaller cultivars.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Temperate South America
    • Evergreen
      Narrowly linear, mid-green leaves.
    • White
    • Panicles
      Pyramidal or oblong panicles 45-90cm (18-36in) long
    • Border
      Suitable for the back of a large border
    • Fully hardy
    • Denticulate
    • Linear
    • Height
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Spread
      1.2m (4ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • Ornamental grasses
      Densely-tufted, clump forming perennial. Erect, silvery yellow plumes to 1.5m (5ft)
    • 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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    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Bird friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1.5m (5ft)
      Ornamental Grass - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1.2m (4ft)
       
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    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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    £3.00
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