Pampas grass shows a very fast growth. In one garden season, the inflorescences grow up to three meters in height. The leaves remain lower by a meter. The Horst, as the rootstock is called, grows several centimeters per year.
The fronds of pampas grass can grow several meters high
How high is the growth of pampas grass per year?
How fast and how tall pampas grass grows in a year depends on the variety. There are over 600 species, but only a few are cultivated in the garden.
Provide sufficient nutrients
In order for pampas grass to achieve its rapid growth, it needs sufficient nutrients. Fertilizing is therefore essential, regardless of whether it grows in a bucket or in a garden bed.
tips
Pampas grass grows particularly well as a single plant, since other plants then do not compete for nutrients. If you combine several varieties, you must keep sufficient planting distance.