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 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| 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 ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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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