Pampas grass is hardy, at least when it's in a sheltered spot in the garden. The winter moisture and strong wind bother the ornamental grass more than the cold. In rough locations, it makes sense to provide winter protection. How to overwinter pampas grass in the garden and tub.

Older pampas grass is more hardy than young ones

Pampas grass is conditionally hardy

Pampas grass is also called American pampas grass. It comes from regions that also have cold winters. Basically, pampas grass is therefore hardy.

However, pampas grass is very sensitive to strong winds and, above all, to snow and rain.

An effective winter protection is to protect the ornamental grass from drafts and too much moisture.

How to prepare pampas grass for winter

  • Do not cut pampas grass
  • Tie the stems together at the top
  • Pile up the eyrie with leaves or brushwood
  • water a little if it is very dry

Even if the pampas grass has dried up in the fall, you must not cut it. The stems are hollow inside, allowing snow and rainwater to run inside.

Tying the stems together with a loose thread is the most important measure against winter cold. The binding protects the eyrie in the middle from getting wet. It reacts sensitively when it gets too wet and then begins to rot.

In the spring you can loosen the band and cut back the shoots completely. But wait until you can see the first new shoots inside.

Overwinter pampas grass in a bucket

Pampas grass is less hardy in the bucket than outdoors. This is because the pot is unprotected and the soil in it freezes much faster. If you want to enjoy the ornamental grass for many years, winter protection is essential.

The bucket can hibernate outside in a sheltered corner on the patio. Place it on a piece of wood, a styrofoam block or other insulating material. Wrap the pot in bubble wrap.

The culms are tied together as in the field if the location of the pot is not covered. If it is under a canopy, it is not absolutely necessary to tie it together.

Overwinter tubs of pampas grass indoors

You can also overwinter pampas grass indoors. However, the pitch must be bright and cool. A warm conservatory is not suitable for hibernation.

Good places to hibernate are unheated conservatories, cold greenhouses (€72.95) or bright basement rooms. If the space is cramped, you can cut the pampas grass back by about half.

After the winter break, the right time has come for repotting and cutting off all old shoots.

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If your garden is in a very cold, harsh area, you can also dig up the pampas grass and store the rootstock indoors over the winter. However, this is only worthwhile for particularly sensitive varieties such as some pink pampas grasses.

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