Cortaderia fulvida (Buchanan) Zotov
toetoe
A species from wet habitats in New Zealand. It has large, gracefully curving silver-brown flower panicles, pink-tinged when young, above the arching foliage
Size
Ultimate height
1.5鈥�2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5鈥�10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5鈥�2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well鈥揹rainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Brown Grey Silver | Green | ||
| Autumn | Brown Grey Silver | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South鈥揻acing or North鈥揻acing or West鈥揻acing or 贰补蝉迟鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Cortaderia are robust evergreen grasses forming large, compact tufts of narrowly linear, rough-edged leaves, with erect stems bearing dense silvery or pink-tinged flower panicles which are excellent for drying
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- New Zealand
How to grow
Cultivation
Easy to grow in most well-drained fertile soils in full sun. May need some winter protection in first season
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in spring or by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Prairie planting
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back old, flowered stems and dead foliage at the bases in late winter
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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