Juno Cortaderia or pampas grass can transform any suburban area with its decorativeness, decorate the coast of a reservoir, a lawn, an alpine hill. It will perfectly fit into any landscape design, creating a dance of sun glare and sparkling shades.
The pyramidal panicles fluttering in the wind give a special charm. Inflorescences up to 50 cm long are white, pink, purple, blue with a tint of gold and silver. Ornamental grass grows more than two meters in height, and its elongated sharp leaves with jagged edges hang around the stem and form a kind of green fountain around the bush.
This fluffy miracle, despite its height, looks elegant and elegant. Pampas grass is unpretentious, can withstand drought and an abundance of moisture.
If you follow the growing conditions, the unique grass will thank you with lush flowering, which will delight you before the frost begins and attract everyone's attention.
To breed this extraordinary plant in your garden, choose a suitable location for it. Cortaderia prefers sunny, wind-protected areas and fertile soil with humus.
You can grow a powerful cereal plant by seeds or through seedlings.
- Purchase grass seeds from a specialized store and plant in late March or late autumn in fertile soil. Seed germination depends on the climate in which you live. In the southern regions, this probability is higher.
- Seedlings are grown in the classic way: sow seeds in a container, sprinkle with soil, moisten the surface, cover with foil and place in a warm place. After emergence, remove the film. Plant sprouts in open ground in the spring when it gets warm. Recurrent frosts can destroy the seedlings, so cover with plastic or other material at night.
In order not to bother with seedlings, it is better to purchase ready-made seedlings.
It should be remembered that female inflorescences are more decorative..
Therefore, when buying, consult a trusted seller.
- Make planting holes at a distance of at least 50 cm. Pour drainage from sand, gravel or small pebbles to the bottom of the pit. Then a layer of compost and soil. The width of the hole should be greater than the size of the root system. Water the plants at first, especially in the absence of precipitation. Further as needed. Too much moisture can lead to root rot.
- Cover a perennial but thermophilic plant for the winter. To do this, cut off the top of the plant, leaving the length of the stems 70 - 80 cm. Secure the stems with twine. If in summer ornamental grass prefers moisture, then in winter it needs dry soil, otherwise it will freeze. To do this, at the base of the stems, spread a layer of dry grass or straw to a height of 30 - 40 cm. If the winter is expected to be harsh, then press the stems to the ground.
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