Cortaderia – Pampass Grass – Pink Feather

CORTADERIA – PAMPASS Grass – Pink Feather

A fantastic drought tolerant perennial Ornamental grass for softening hard landscaping and using as a contrast to plants with bold outlines. A specimen plant that will need space as it matures producing long silky light pink / rose plumes.  Works well in dried flower arrangements. A hardy perennial that flowers 2-3 years after sowing. ( approx. 250 seeds per 0.05 gm)

Cultivation advice CORTADERIA – PAMPASS Grass – Pink Feather

• Surface sow on fine seed type compost, do not exclude light or cover seed.  To maintain humidity and moisture, you will need a propagator cover, piece of glass, or place the tray in a clear sealed plastic bag until germinated.
• Germination averages 2-3 weeks at 16-20c.  Lower overnight temps will reduce germination.
• When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on under cover.
• Plant them out into their permanent position in the summer in a sunny spot with good air circulation and fairly fertile, well-drained soil.  Excessive moisture at the roots overwinter may kill the plant.
• Cut back the flowering stems and old foliage in spring with care as the leaves have sharp edges and that can give a nasty cut.