- How tall does pampas grass get?
- Plant pampas grass as a privacy screen
- Pampas grass in the bucket stays lower
There are few ornamental grasses that look as impressive and decorative as the non-toxic pampas grass. Whether you plant it individually in the garden as an eye-catcher or whether you plant several perennials as a privacy screen - pampas grass is one of the most popular garden plants due to its height and the delicate fronds of flowers.
Depending on the variety, pampas grass can grow up to several meters high
How tall does pampas grass get?
The height of pampas grass is impressive. The inflorescences of normal varieties, which are often found in gardens, reach 2.50 to 3 meters in height in one season. The long pointed leaves remain significantly shorter at around one meter. Of course there are also lower varieties, but they can be wonderfully combined with the taller varieties.
In order for the pampas grass to grow so beautifully tall, it needs some care:
- water when dry
- fertilize regularly
- cut back in spring
The long stalks remain on the plant over the winter as they provide good protection against moisture. They are tied together at the top with a ribbon and are therefore very decorative in winter - especially when they are covered with hoarfrost or a blanket of snow.
Plant pampas grass as a privacy screen
Although pampas grass is cut back in spring, it grows very quickly, so that the final height is reached after a few weeks. However, the flowering period usually begins in late summer or autumn.
If the pampas grass is to form a privacy screen for the terrace or balcony, plant several perennials about one meter apart. You are welcome to combine several varieties and plant yellow, white or pink pampas grass next to each other.
Pampas grass in the bucket stays lower
Pampas grass can easily be grown in a large bucket. Here, however, the fronds do not reach the same height as in the field. This is because the roots do not have as much space as in the garden bed.
Varieties that don’t grow quite as tall are better suited to growing in pots anyway.
tips
Because of the height of the inflorescences, pampas grass should only be planted in a wind-protected location. Strong gusts of wind simply bend the stalks and the ornamental grass is no longer visually appealing.