Ornamental grasses are fantastic for softening hard landscaping and using as a contrast to plants with bold outlines.Tall,
pink-flushed, feathery plumes in late summer above large mounds of
sharp-edged, mid-green leaves. This unusual pink form of pampas grass
looks wonderful planted by water or set in the middle of a sunny,
well-drained lawn.
Flower stems also suitable for drying.
Sow Spring in trays or pots of seed
compost on the surface ,do not cover the seed as light is needed for
germination.
Compost must be kept moist .Leave tray or
pot uncovered in a bright sunny position. Maintain a temperature between 15 –
21 °c (60-70°f)
When seedlings are large enough to handle
pot on individually and harden off outside as soon as possible
Plant out to final position in late summer.Remarkably tough and adaptable but it will
prefer an open, sunny spot with good air circulation and fairly fertile,
well-drained soil (it does not like it too wet). Add grit and lightweight
compost to heavy soil, and lots of well-rotted organic matter to thin dry soil.
A major advantage is that it is incredibly drought-tolerant and shouldn't need
watering except at planting.
Flowers – Autumn / winter - flowers 2-3 years after sowing . Cut back the
flowering stems and old foliage in spring.Use loppers and secateurs
be careful as the leaves have sharp edges and that give a nasty cut.
Propagate using
a sharp spade, divide a section of the plant from the parent in spring or
autumn, then pot on or plant directly into prepared garden soil.
