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Cortaderia selloana 'Pink Phantom'

pampas grass 'Pink Phantom'

'Pink Phantom' is a perennial, evergreen grass forming a compact clump of narrow, arching, light green leaves with creamy-yellowmargins. Silky, silvery-pink plumes are produced on stems to 2m in height in early autumn

Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Yellow
Summer Green Yellow
Autumn Grey Silver Pink Green Yellow
Winter Green Yellow
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Poaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Tufted
Genus

Cortaderia are robust evergreen grasses forming large, compact tufts of narrowly linear, rough-edged leaves, with erect stems bearing dense silvery or pink-tinged flower panicles which are excellent for drying

Name status

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. May need some winter protection in first season

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Architectural
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Prairie planting
  • Low Maintenance
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back dead foliage and old, flowered stems to the base in late winter

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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