Pampas grass is conditionally hardy, but if you grow the ornamental grass in a bucket, winter protection is advisable. The soil in the pot freezes through too quickly, causing the plant to freeze to death. How to overwinter pampas grass in a bucket.
Pampas grass is hardy, but it needs to be protected in the bucket
Tips for overwintering pampas grass
- Push bucket into a protected corner
- stand on wood or styrofoam
- Wrap bucket with foil
- water occasionally
A wind-protected corner on the terrace or balcony is well suited for overwintering pampas grass in a bucket.
Of course, you can also overwinter the ornamental grass in a cool conservatory, a cold greenhouse or a bright basement.
Do not cut back pampas grass before winter
Pampas grass is not cut back in the fall, even if the shoots have completely dried up. The pruning is only carried out in the spring.
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You should definitely tie up pampas grass in the garden in the fall. With pampas grass in the bucket, this is only necessary if you do not overwinter the ornamental grass under a roof.