Cortaderia Green Goblin 3 Litre Pot

Cortaderia selloana ‘Green Goblin’ – Compact Pampas Grass with Soft, Silvery Plumes

Cortaderia selloana ‘Green Goblin’ is a refined and compact variety of pampas grass, offering all the drama of traditional varieties but in a more manageable form. With its lush, arching green foliage and graceful silver-white plumes that appear in late summer to autumn, it adds movement, height, and texture to garden borders, gravel gardens, or large containers. Unlike taller cultivars, ‘Green Goblin’ is ideal for smaller spaces while still delivering that classic ornamental grass elegance.

Key Features

• Foliage: Narrow, arching green leaves create a dense, fountain-like clump.
  
• Plumes: Soft, silvery-white flower spikes rise above the foliage from late summer into autumn.
  
• Height & Spread: Typically reaches 1.5–2.5m in height with a spread of about 2.5-4m.
  
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming, and non-invasive.

Ideal For

• Contemporary, Mediterranean, and prairie-style gardens
• Adding soft structure to mixed borders
• Large pots and planters on patios
• Low-maintenance planting schemes and drought-tolerant designs

Growing Conditions

• Position: Prefers full sun for best flowering.
  
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates dry and poor soils once established.
  
• Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens.
  
• Care: Cut back in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh growth.

Why Choose ‘Green Goblin’?

• Elegant plumes without overwhelming height
• Perfect for smaller gardens and containers
• Adds late-season interest and soft texture
• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance

Cortaderia ‘Green Goblin’ is a beautiful, space-saving alternative to larger pampas grasses, ideal for modern gardens where style, structure, and ease of care are key. A reliable performer that looks great year-round.