Insects do tend to take up residence in these plants, so if you’re propagating, inspect carefully for bugs or their nests. 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 This plant hails from arid regions and is perfectly fine to be left to its own devices once established. Relocating & Propagating To propagate, simply replant a clump cut from an established plant. Female pampas is showy and silky It’s visually interesting and versatile enough to function in many areas of your garden, making it the perfect choice for gardeners of all levels. References

Cortaderia selloana, more commonly known as ‘Pampas Grass’, is a tall, proud grass boasting silvery-pink panicles (that’s the swishy bits on top). 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. I’ve just launched a range of dried flowers which are perfect for stylists, stationers, cake makers and anyone looking to use these gorgeous guys.pl I’ve put together this blog post to go through some of them, give you some top tips on keeping them at their best and show you how they can be styled on cakes! Pampas Grass

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Unless you’re living through particularly severe drought conditions, pampas grass won’t need watering, although it’s best to water while the plant is establishing for the best start. 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 Whether resting or swaying gently in the wind, the silver-pink palette casts a captivating aesthetic and invites the gaze, adding a subtle attractiveness to any outdoor space.

Pampas grass is part of the family Poaceae, which contains all types of grass, from bamboo to the ubiquitous green blades you see in gardens and parks up and down the UK. 1 Cortaderia selloana (Pampas Grass, Uruguayan pampas grass). (n.d.). North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Retrieved March 22, 2023, from https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/cortaderia-selloana/ Something to prevent inquisitive beaks from playing havoc, but which lets light through and leaves enough space for fledgling growth. Ongoing Pampas Care Fertilising

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You can move established pampas grass by carefully uprooting it, then transplanting it into a hole just bigger than the root ball.