The pampas grass does not only look good in spacious beds, but also in pots. We show what to consider when planting pampas grass.
If you are looking for one or more Pampas grass (Cortaderia) have decided to beautify your garden, then it is important to find a suitable place for it. The ornamental grass is used outdoors or planted in sufficiently large tubs to be placed on the terrace or balcony.
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- Planting pampas grass: when to plant pampas grass?
- Planting pampas grass: the perfect location
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Plant pampas grass in the pot
- Pampas grass in the pot: suitable substrate
- Pampas grass in a pot: overwinter successfully
- Planting pampas grass in the bed: procedure in 5 steps
Planting pampas grass: when to plant pampas grass?
Pampas grass can be planted all year round. Planting in late spring after the last frost is ideal. Then the grass has enough time to get used to its new location before the next winter and to grow in the best possible way. If you decide to plant in autumn, there is a risk that the pampas grass will rot due to the increasingly damp weather or even be damaged by frost. However, if it is well prepared and protected, it is also possible to plant it later in the year.
Planting pampas grass: the perfect location
Pampas grass needs a warm, preferably full sun location. The selected place should be sheltered from the wind so that the long stalks of the flowers do not kink. The ornamental grass must have enough space to spread out. Because his plant nest reaches a diameter of one meter and more.
The pampas grass needs nutrient-rich soil that is also well permeable to water. If the soil is too firm, you can mix in sand or small pebbles. The addition of the pebbles or sand has a draining effect and thus prevents waterlogging from occurring. So that the ornamental grass is well taken care of right from the start, it is advisable to give a good dose of compost or slow release fertilizer like ours Plantura organic universal fertilizer to mix in when planting.
Plant pampas grass in the pot
It is also very decorative to plant pampas grass in a tub or pot to beautify patios and balconies. Ornamental grass should not necessarily be accommodated in the apartment. There you rarely find a place that provides enough light, and the indoor climate is also not good for the plant in the long term. The south side of the house is an ideal place for the buckets.
Pampas grass in the pot: suitable substrate
If you plant pampas grass in a pot, then the plant substrate should best consist of garden soil, sand and humus or compost. In this way, all the conditions for flourishing are met. If you would like to use a ready-made potting mix, you can use a high-quality universal soil like our peat-free one Plantura organic universal soil or use special soil for ornamental grasses. The most important thing is a permeable structure that allows air and water to completely penetrate the substrate.
Pampas grass in a pot: overwinter successfully
The easiest way is to move the pampas grass in the bucket to a suitable frost-free and at least partially bright room so that it can overwinter there without damage. Every now and then it should be poured.
If such a possibility is not available to you, then the bucket becomes thick with it Bubble wrap is wrapped and the rest of the plant is tied in the upper area and covered with fleece wrapped around. It is advisable that the tub is on a movable plant mat from the start.
Planting pampas grass in the bed: procedure in 5 steps
In the following, we will show you step by step how to properly plant pampas grass in your own garden.
- You choose a suitable place. You should ensure that the soil is humus-rich and loose, as well as permeable to water, and that the grass is sunny and sheltered from the wind.
- Then dig a sufficiently large hole. The volume of the planting hole should be at least 50 liters.
- Water well when planting, but do not cause waterlogging.
- Put the excavated soil back into the planting hole and just harden it slightly - the rest will settle through rainfall and watering.
- Plant the next plant in the same way with sufficient distance (1 - 2 m).
After planting is before care: How to cut the pampas grass correctly so that it is protected in winter but also sprouts lush year after year can be found in our article on Cutting pampas grass.
