Overview
Arundo solloana is a plant with a tufted habit in the genus Cortaderia, part of the Poaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Arundo solloana grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include foliage effect and informal screens and dividers.
About
Arundo solloana is a tufted deciduous grass cultivar within the Cortaderia genus, known for its striking foliage effect. It thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, this cultivar is suitable for informal screens and dividers in the garden. Propagation is achieved by lifting and dividing established clumps in spring, making it a manageable choice for gardeners seeking ornamental grasses.
About the genus
Cortaderia is a genus of plants in the Poaceae or grass family of plants.
Wikipedia contributors, "Cortaderia", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Cortaderia
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cortaderia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Arundo solloana size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Foliage Effect, Informal Screens and Dividers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Arundo solloana
- Propagation
- Lift and divide established clumps in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Arundo solloana?
Arundo solloana prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Arundo solloana need?
Arundo solloana grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Arundo solloana hardy in the UK?
Arundo solloana has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Arundo solloana?
Lift and divide established clumps in spring.
More in the Cortaderia genus
- Cortaderia fulvidatoetoe
- Cortaderia richardiitoe toe
- Cortaderia selloanapampas grass
- Cortaderia selloana 'Albo-lineata'Pampas Grass 'Albo-lineata'
- Cortaderia selloana 'Andes Silver'pampas grass 'Andes Silver'
- Cortaderia selloana 'Aureo-lineata'Pampas Grass 'Aureo-lineata'
- Cortaderia selloana 'Kermesina'Pampas Grass 'Kermesina'
- Cortaderia selloana 'Monstrosa'pampas grass 'Monstrosa'