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- Pampas grass is hardy - Tips for wintering
- Pampas grass is conditionally hardy
- How To Prepare Pampas Grass For The Winter
- Hibernate pampas grass in the tub
- Winterize pots of pampas grass in the house
- Tips
Older pampas grass is better hardy than young
Pampas grass is hardy - Tips for wintering
Pampas grass is hardy, at least if it is in a sheltered location in the garden. More than the cold, the ornamental grass is affected by winter moisture and strong wind. In rough locations, it makes sense to provide winter protection. So you overwinter Pampasgras in garden and bucket.
Pampas grass is conditionally hardy
Pampas grass is also called American pampas grass. It comes from regions where there are also cold winters. Basically, pampas grass is therefore hardy.
Pampas grass reacts very sensitively to strong winds and above all wetness through snow and rain.
An effective winter protection is to protect the ornamental grass from drafts and too much moisture.
How To Prepare Pampas Grass For The Winter
Even if the pampas grass is dry in the fall, you must not cut it. The stems are hollow inside, so that snow and rain water can run into it.
The tying of the stems with a loose thread is the most important measure against winter cold. By binding, the eyrie is protected from moisture in the middle. He is sensitive if he gets too wet, and then starts to rot.
In spring, you can loosen the strap and cut back the shoots completely. Wait, however, until you can see the first neutrals inside.
Hibernate pampas grass in the tub
Pampas grass is less hardy in the tub than in the field. This is because the pot is exposed and freezes the earth much faster. If you want to enjoy the ornamental grass for many years, winter protection is essential.
The bucket is allowed to hibernate outside in a sheltered corner on the terrace. Put it on a wooden plate, a polystyrene block or other insulating materials. Wrap the pot in bubble wrap.
The stalks are tied together as outdoors, if the location of the pot is not covered. If it is under a canopy, binding is not essential.
Winterize pots of pampas grass in the house
Pampas grass can also be hibernated in the house. However, the pitch needs to be bright and cool. A warm conservatory is not suitable for wintering.
Good wintering places are unheated winter gardens, cold greenhouses or bright cellar rooms. If the premises are cramped, cut the pampas grass about halfway.
After the winter break, the right time has come for repotting and cutting off all old shoots.
Tips
If your garden is in a very cold, harsh area, you can also dig up the pampas grass and store the rhizome in the house over winter. But this is only worthwhile for particularly sensitive varieties such as some pink pampas grasses.