Cortaderia Mini Pampas 2 Litre Pot

Cortaderia selloana ‘Mini Pampas’ – Graceful Compact Grass with Soft, Silky Plumes

Cortaderia selloana ‘Mini Pampas’ is a charming dwarf variety of the classic pampas grass, offering all the elegance and texture of traditional cultivars in a smaller, more garden-friendly form. Perfect for compact borders, gravel gardens, or containers, it produces soft, creamy-white flower plumes above slender, arching green foliage from late summer into autumn. Ideal for adding movement and structure to your planting scheme, this low-maintenance ornamental grass delivers visual interest year-round without taking over.

Key Features

• Foliage: Narrow, mid-green leaves form a tidy, fountain-like clump.
  
• Plumes: Feathery, pale plumes appear late in the season and last into winter.
  
• Height & Spread: Typically reaches 1.5-2.5m tall with a similar spread.
  
• Growth Habit: Dense, compact, and upright – perfect for smaller spaces.

Ideal For

• Small gardens and tight planting spaces
• Patio containers and pots
• Gravel gardens and prairie-style planting
• Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant designs

Growing Conditions

• Position: Full sun is best to promote flowering.
  
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor or dry soils once established.
  
• Hardiness: Hardy and robust in most UK climates.
  
• Care: Cut back old foliage in early spring for neat new growth.

Why Choose ‘Mini Pampas’?

• Compact size for versatile planting options
• Elegant plumes without excessive bulk
• Year-round texture and late-season colour
• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established

Cortaderia ‘Mini Pampas’ is the perfect solution for gardeners who love the look of pampas grass but need a more compact and manageable version. Beautiful, architectural, and easy to grow – it’s a stylish choice for modern gardens.