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CORTADERIA
Commonly known as Pampas grass, Tussock grass
AUG-NOV
Well-known plume-grass rising from dense tussocks of rough or sharp narrowly linear leaves.
Genus of 25 species of evergreen or semi-evergreen, perennial grasses from grassland, often near water, in New Zealand, New Guinea and South America.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - or semi evergreen perennial grasses.
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Ornamental grasses - dense tussocks with stout stems carrying plume-like silver, gold or rose pink flower panicles.
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Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know - - CAUTION - leaves have sharp edges. Good for dried flower arrangements. Wildlife plant. Overwintered plumes are loved by sparrows for lining for nests. -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - New Zealand, New Guinea, South America -
Garden Location/Conditions - Bog garden -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Wet or boggy soil
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
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Cortaderia - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of CORTADERIA
CORTADERIA richardii >
Commonly known as: Toetoe, Tussock grass.
Densely tufted New Zealand species with creamy-white plumes which last well into winter
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
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
