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CORTADERIA
Commonly known as Pampas grass, Tussock grass
AUG-NOV
Well-known plumes in silver, gold or rose-pink rising from dense tussocks of rough or sharp narrowly linear leaves.
CAUTION - sharp-edged 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
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Ornamental grasses
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowCAUTION - leaves have sharp edges. Good for dried flower arrangements. Wildlife plant. Overwintered plumes are loved by sparrows for lining for nests.Place of originNew Zealand, New Guinea, South America
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Cortaderia - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of CORTADERIA
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CORTADERIA richardii](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/cortaderia_richardii_1321a.jpg)
CORTADERIA richardii
Toetoe, Tussock grass
densely tufted New Zealand species with creamy-white plumes which last well into winter
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CORTADERIA selloana](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/cortaderia_selloana_1322.jpg)
CORTADERIA selloana
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
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CORTADERIA selloana 'Pumila'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/cortaderia_selloana_pumila_1324.jpg)
CORTADERIA selloana 'Pumila'
Pampas grass, Tussock grass
dwarfer form
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CORTADERIA selloana 'Sunningdale Silver'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/cortaderia_selloana_sunningdale_silver_1328_s.jpg)
CORTADERIA selloana 'Sunningdale Silver'
Pampas grass, Tussock grass
tall growing silvery foliage, large white flower
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CORTADERIA selloana 'Rosea'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/cortaderia_selloana_rosea_7074_s.jpg)
CORTADERIA selloana 'Rosea'
Pampas grass, Tussock grass
pronounced pink flowers
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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
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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)
3 options from £3.00
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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