You can move established pampas grass by carefully uprooting it, then transplanting it into a hole just bigger than the root ball. Something to prevent inquisitive beaks from playing havoc, but which lets light through and leaves enough space for fledgling growth. Ongoing Pampas Care Fertilising

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. The panicles and grass combine to provide a visually interesting colour palette, and the plant’s height and confidence make it a fantastic vertical contribution to beds and garden areas. 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 Grass Grasses with too little sun exposure may also fail to flower, so make sure you find a spot that aligns with your eventual plans for the plant.To propagate, simply replant a clump cut from an established plant. Female pampas is showy and silky 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

I thought it would be helpful to go through some images of gorgeous cakes that have used my dried flowers and let you know what they are! I know it can be a bit daunting if you don’t know the names of everything but hopefully this will help you create the boho cakes of your dreams! Dried Flowers on Cakes Unless you’re living through particularly severe drought conditions, pampas grass won’t need watering, although it’s best to water while the plant is establishing for the best start. Pampas grass isn’t fussy in terms of soil composition or acidity, so you don’t need to worry too much about soil type. PlantingThis plant hails from arid regions and is perfectly fine to be left to its own devices once established. Relocating & Propagating 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’. Female cuttings will take root and re-establish themselves (you can tell female plants by the more vibrant and showy plumes). Overwintering 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.

Often 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. Insects do tend to take up residence in these plants, so if you’re propagating, inspect carefully for bugs or their nests. 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. Cortaderia selloana, more commonly known as ‘Pampas Grass’, is a tall, proud grass boasting silvery-pink panicles (that’s the swishy bits on top).

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/ 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.