- Botanical Name
- Cortaderia selloana ‘Sunningdale Silver’
- Family
- Poaceae
- Plant Type
- Evergreen perennial grass
- Size (HxW)
- Foliage 1.5-2m, plumes to 2.5-3m x 1.5-2.5m
- Depth & Spacing
- Plant at the same level as in the pot with the roots spread evenly below the soil. Space 2m apart.
- Soil
- Most well drained soils. Tolerates poor soil.
- Aspect
- Full sun
- Climate
- Cool to subtropical
- Frost
- Hardy
- Water
- Water to establish, then dry tolerant.
- Fertiliser
- Rarely needed. A light application of slow release fertiliser in spring if your soil is poor.
- Flowering Time
- Late summer to autumn
- After Flower Care
- Remove plumes before they shed seed. Cut the clump back hard in late winter, wearing gloves, long sleeves and eye protection.
- Notes
- The leaf edges are razor sharp, so plant well away from paths and play areas. Plumes are excellent for drying. The dense dead foliage is flammable, so keep plants clear of buildings in bushfire prone areas.
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