Overview
Bouteloua 'Blonde Ambition' is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Bouteloua, part of the Poaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Bouteloua 'Blonde Ambition' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, city and courtyard gardens, coastal, patio and container plants and flower borders and beds.
About
Bouteloua 'Blonde Ambition' is a cultivar of the grass genus Bouteloua (family Poaceae) with a multi-stemmed, rounded habit and deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun on well-drained loam or sand and suits south-facing positions. The plant tolerates a wide soil pH range and both exposed and sheltered sites. Flowering occurs July to September.
About the genus
Bouteloua is a genus of plants in the grass family Poaceae. Members of the genus are commonly known as grama grass.
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In the garden
Bouteloua 'Blonde Ambition' is a cultivar in the grass family Poaceae noted for its multi-stemmed, rounded form and seasonally deciduous leaves. As a member of Bouteloua, it performs best in open, sunny situations and is often used where a compact grass is needed rather than a tall clump. Plant in full sun on free‑draining loam or sand; the cultivar accepts acid, neutral or alkaline soils and will not tolerate waterlogged conditions. Place it on a south‑facing site where it receives maximum sunlight; it will handle both exposed and sheltered microclimates. It is rated H6, very hardy in UK terms, so it will withstand winter conditions typical of many British gardens. Use Bouteloua 'Blonde Ambition' in cottage and informal schemes, city courtyards and patios, coastal plots and mixed borders; it also works well in containers. Flowers appear from July to September and provide a seasonal accent through midsummer into early autumn. Cut back the previous season’s foliage to the base in late winter before new shoots emerge to renew the plant's form. Group plants for low drifts where their compact habit and summer flowering will give structure without overwhelming neighbouring perennials.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Bouteloua
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Bouteloua 'Blonde Ambition' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Patio and container plants, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Bouteloua 'Blonde Ambition'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Bouteloua 'Blonde Ambition'?
Bouteloua 'Blonde Ambition' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Bouteloua 'Blonde Ambition' need?
Bouteloua 'Blonde Ambition' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Bouteloua 'Blonde Ambition' hardy in the UK?
Bouteloua 'Blonde Ambition' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Bouteloua 'Blonde Ambition'?
Seed, Division.
