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Pampas grass doesn’t need much in the way of fertiliser, but giving the plant a dose in spring, summer, and autumn of the first year will help it to reach full strength. Watering It’s visually interesting and versatile enough to function in many areas of your garden, making it the perfect choice for gardeners of all levels. References When grown from seed, Pampas grass will take 2-3 years to flower, so if you would like to see these striking plumes earlier, I would advise purchasing a 5L potted plant.

As a non-native species, pampas isn’t a natural part of the diet of UK-native wildlife that might typically be considered as ‘pests’. First up, let’s talk pampas. The go-to boho grass, with his 70’s vibe and wispy fronds. It’s not all plain sailing as anyone who has brushed up against it knows – it sheds! After a day of working with this stuff, I find it in my hair, mouth, clothes – EVERYWHERE. My top tip for banishing the fluff is to use hairspray. Not the nice, soft stuff you’d usually use on your hair – I mean the horribly crunchy, own brand stuff we used as teens that made our fringe go crispy. honestly, the cheaper the better I find! Give it a good spray and that will held reduce the mess. I always give mine a bit of a coating before I send them off to their forever home. Bunnytail GrassWhether resting or swaying gently in the wind, the silver-pink palette casts a captivating aesthetic and invites the gaze, adding a subtle attractiveness to any outdoor space. I’ve just launched a range of dried flowers which are perfect for stylists, stationers, cake makers and anyone looking to use these gorgeous guys.pl I’ve put together this blog post to go through some of them, give you some top tips on keeping them at their best and show you how they can be styled on cakes! Pampas Grass

This gives it more than enough lead time to establish itself, and build the required strength for future years and seasons. Pampas grass isn’t fussy in terms of soil composition or acidity, so you don’t need to worry too much about soil type. Planting This plant hails from arid regions and is perfectly fine to be left to its own devices once established. Relocating & Propagating Next up, stylists favourite is bunny-tails! These gorgeous grasses are called laugurus ovatus in Latin and add so much yummy texture. They look great in a little bud vase and make the perfect additions to flat lays and of course, on top of cakes. They can easily be confused with the next grasses but if you’re looking for the soft, fluffy ones (hence the name…) these are the ones you want. Phalaris Grass

The plant has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it can make do with temperatures down to -20°C. Where To Grow

Whether you choose pampas grass for its colour palette, its striking height, or the fact that it’s so easy to grow, this plant is guaranteed to deliver. Pampas grass is part of the family Poaceae, which contains all types of grass, from bamboo to the ubiquitous green blades you see in gardens and parks up and down the UK. 1 Cortaderia selloana (Pampas Grass, Uruguayan pampas grass). (n.d.). North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Retrieved March 22, 2023, from https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/cortaderia-selloana/ There's just something about greenery that we can't get enough of. Ask any florist, and they'll tell you that more and more couples are opting for foliage-centric, non-floral décor on their wedding days. We can understand why—verdant greens work with an array of color schemes and big-day themes (and they often come with more budget-friendly price tags). The gist? Though bright, bold wedding flowers will never go out of style, foliage is definitely having a moment. It's so pervasive, in fact, that the trend has officially given way to a subcategory: Grasses and more specifically, pampas grass. To propagate, simply replant a clump cut from an established plant. Female pampas is showy and silkyOften mixed up with the bunny tails are these gorgeous phalaris grasses. They’re very similar from afar but where bunny tails have the softer texture, these ones feel more ‘dried’ and straw like, they have a lovely layered visual feel to them. To boost your plant’s resilience during the winter, you can mulch the base of the plant and cover this with cardboard, netting, or similar. Teasing the root ball gently apart and watering the soil gently after covering over will both help the transplanted grass to take better, and reduce the risk of trauma.