PAMPAS GRASS - Pink Feather - 50 SEEDS PERENNIAL

Tall, pink-flushed, feathery plumes in late summer above large mounds of sharp-edged, mid-green leaves.

PINK FEATHER - PAMPAS GRASS seeds

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.