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When grown from seed, Pampas grass will take 2-3 years to flower, so if you would like to see these striking plumes earlier, I would advise purchasing a 5L potted plant.

The plant has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it can make do with temperatures down to -20°C. Where To Grow As we said earlier the plant can survive even the coldest UK temperatures, but a little extra help never goes amiss. Common Problems

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This plant is so iconic that an entire region of South America is named after it – the Pampas (or ‘La Pampa’) is a vast, flat area of grassy plains spanning a large section of Central Argentina. 2 The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. (1998h, July 20). The Pampas. Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved March 22, 2023, from https://www.britannica.com/place/the-Pampas Female cuttings will take root and re-establish themselves (you can tell female plants by the more vibrant and showy plumes). Overwintering

Grasses with too little sun exposure may also fail to flower, so make sure you find a spot that aligns with your eventual plans for the plant. It’s also considered an invasive species in some areas of the world, raising the interesting question of what differentiates a problematic plant from an acceptable one. 3 Pennisi, SV. (2009, December 16). Pampas Grass. UGA Cooperative Extension. Retrieved March 22, 2023, from https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=C983 Something to prevent inquisitive beaks from playing havoc, but which lets light through and leaves enough space for fledgling growth. Ongoing Pampas Care Fertilising Pampas grass isn’t fussy in terms of soil composition or acidity, so you don’t need to worry too much about soil type. Planting

You can move established pampas grass by carefully uprooting it, then transplanting it into a hole just bigger than the root ball. There's just something about greenery that we can't get enough of. Ask any florist, and they'll tell you that more and more couples are opting for foliage-centric, non-floral décor on their wedding days. We can understand why—verdant greens work with an array of color schemes and big-day themes (and they often come with more budget-friendly price tags). The gist? Though bright, bold wedding flowers will never go out of style, foliage is definitely having a moment. It's so pervasive, in fact, that the trend has officially given way to a subcategory: Grasses and more specifically, pampas grass. The panicles and grass combine to provide a visually interesting colour palette, and the plant’s height and confidence make it a fantastic vertical contribution to beds and garden areas.

Pampas grass is a real treat to plant, because it’s so easy – all you need to do is sprinkle seeds over freshly-raked soil, water gently, then leave them to get on with it. Pampas grass doesn’t need much in the way of fertiliser, but giving the plant a dose in spring, summer, and autumn of the first year will help it to reach full strength. WateringMake sure you’re ready for the rate and spread of pampas’ growth, and that you’ve got a suitable area of garden set aside. Hardiness As a non-native species, pampas isn’t a natural part of the diet of UK-native wildlife that might typically be considered as ‘pests’.