CORTADERIA selloana 'Rosea'

Commonly known as Pampas grass, Tussock grass

Pronounced pink flowers
  • Evergreen
    Narrowly linear, mid-green, arching leaves to 2m (6½ft) long
  • Shades of pink
    All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
  • Height
    2.1m (7ft)
  • Spread
    1.5m (5ft)
  • Ornamental grasses
    Densely tufted, clump-forming perennial grass. Produces plumes on erect stems
  • Tall Shrub
  • 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

CORTADERIA selloana 'Rosea'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Architectural interest
    Good to know
    CAUTION - sharp leaf edges. Allow ample space for development
    Pests & Diseases
    Trouble free
    Place of origin
    Garden origin
  • Flower Shape
    Panicles
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for the back of a large border
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Denticulate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Linear
    		(see photos above)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
  • Wildlife
    Bird friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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2.1m (7ft)
 Ornamental Grass - guide for size not form Average Person
  1.5m (5ft)
  

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