Cortaderia selloana 'Sunningdale Silver'
pampas grass 'Sunningdale Silver'
'Sunningdale Silver' is a robust, evergreen grass forming a clump of arching, narrow, dark green leaves up to 1.4m in length. Long, silky, creamy-white flower heads borne on stems to 2.2m in height in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Easy to grow in most well-drained fertile soils in full sun. May need some winter protection in first season
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in spring or 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 old, flowered stems and dead foliage at the bases in late winter
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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