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Something to prevent inquisitive beaks from playing havoc, but which lets light through and leaves enough space for fledgling growth. Ongoing Pampas Care Fertilising Pampas grass doesn’t need much in the way of fertiliser, but giving the plant a dose in spring, summer, and autumn of the first year will help it to reach full strength. Watering

Cortaderia selloana, more commonly known as ‘Pampas Grass’, is a tall, proud grass boasting silvery-pink panicles (that’s the swishy bits on top). First up, let’s talk pampas. The go-to boho grass, with his 70’s vibe and wispy fronds. It’s not all plain sailing as anyone who has brushed up against it knows – it sheds! After a day of working with this stuff, I find it in my hair, mouth, clothes – EVERYWHERE. My top tip for banishing the fluff is to use hairspray. Not the nice, soft stuff you’d usually use on your hair – I mean the horribly crunchy, own brand stuff we used as teens that made our fringe go crispy. honestly, the cheaper the better I find! Give it a good spray and that will held reduce the mess. I always give mine a bit of a coating before I send them off to their forever home. Bunnytail GrassAs we said earlier the plant can survive even the coldest UK temperatures, but a little extra help never goes amiss. Common Problems

Teasing the root ball gently apart and watering the soil gently after covering over will both help the transplanted grass to take better, and reduce the risk of trauma. Whether you choose pampas grass for its colour palette, its striking height, or the fact that it’s so easy to grow, this plant is guaranteed to deliver. This plant is so iconic that an entire region of South America is named after it – the Pampas (or ‘La Pampa’) is a vast, flat area of grassy plains spanning a large section of Central Argentina. 2 The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. (1998h, July 20). The Pampas. Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved March 22, 2023, from https://www.britannica.com/place/the-Pampas Whether resting or swaying gently in the wind, the silver-pink palette casts a captivating aesthetic and invites the gaze, adding a subtle attractiveness to any outdoor space. Insects do tend to take up residence in these plants, so if you’re propagating, inspect carefully for bugs or their nests.There's just something about greenery that we can't get enough of. Ask any florist, and they'll tell you that more and more couples are opting for foliage-centric, non-floral décor on their wedding days. We can understand why—verdant greens work with an array of color schemes and big-day themes (and they often come with more budget-friendly price tags). The gist? Though bright, bold wedding flowers will never go out of style, foliage is definitely having a moment. It's so pervasive, in fact, that the trend has officially given way to a subcategory: Grasses and more specifically, pampas grass. Female cuttings will take root and re-establish themselves (you can tell female plants by the more vibrant and showy plumes). Overwintering I thought it would be helpful to go through some images of gorgeous cakes that have used my dried flowers and let you know what they are! I know it can be a bit daunting if you don’t know the names of everything but hopefully this will help you create the boho cakes of your dreams! Dried Flowers on Cakes

Make sure you’re ready for the rate and spread of pampas’ growth, and that you’ve got a suitable area of garden set aside. HardinessUnless you’re living through particularly severe drought conditions, pampas grass won’t need watering, although it’s best to water while the plant is establishing for the best start. Pampas grass is a real treat to plant, because it’s so easy – all you need to do is sprinkle seeds over freshly-raked soil, water gently, then leave them to get on with it.

Next up, stylists favourite is bunny-tails! These gorgeous grasses are called laugurus ovatus in Latin and add so much yummy texture. They look great in a little bud vase and make the perfect additions to flat lays and of course, on top of cakes. They can easily be confused with the next grasses but if you’re looking for the soft, fluffy ones (hence the name…) these are the ones you want. Phalaris Grass This gives it more than enough lead time to establish itself, and build the required strength for future years and seasons. The panicles and grass combine to provide a visually interesting colour palette, and the plant’s height and confidence make it a fantastic vertical contribution to beds and garden areas. I’ve just launched a range of dried flowers which are perfect for stylists, stationers, cake makers and anyone looking to use these gorgeous guys.pl I’ve put together this blog post to go through some of them, give you some top tips on keeping them at their best and show you how they can be styled on cakes! Pampas Grass Pampas grass isn’t fussy in terms of soil composition or acidity, so you don’t need to worry too much about soil type. Planting

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To boost your plant’s resilience during the winter, you can mulch the base of the plant and cover this with cardboard, netting, or similar.