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Beginner
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1m
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1.5m
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Cortaderia selloana 'Pumila'
Other names: Pampas grass 'Pumila', Dwarf Pampas grass
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Genus: Cortaderia
Variety or cultivar: 'Pumila' _ 'Pumila' is an evergreen grass with narrow, dark green leaves and long, silky, cream-white plumes borne on stems in summer.
Cortaderia selloana 'Pumila' is: Evergreen
Flower: Insignificant or absent, Cream, White in Summer
Foliage: Silvery-grey, Dark-green in All seasons
Habit: Arching, Clump-forming, Upright
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Cortaderia selloana 'Pumila' (Pampas grass 'Pumila') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Cultivation: Plant in most well-drained fertile soils in full sun. Good to provide some winter protection in first year.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
Rachel Parker-Swann
PLease can you advise me how the best way to remove a pampas is. Many thanks
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- Replies: 3
- Posted: Mon. 28th June 2010 06:53
- Last reply: Wed. 30th June 2010 18:29
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