Overview
Cortaderia selloana 'Sunningdale Silver' is a grass in the genus Cortaderia, part of the Q43238 family. It typically grows around 3.0 m tall. Cortaderia selloana 'Sunningdale Silver' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. It is native to southern South America.
About
Cortaderia selloana 'Sunningdale Silver' is a tall ornamental grass reaching about 3.0 m with prominent flowering stems. It is native to southern South America and is grown for late-summer to autumn blooms. Plant in full sun in sandy, loamy or clay soils that are well-drained or moist but well-drained. It is rated H5 for UK hardiness.
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About the genus
Cortaderia is a genus of plants in the Poaceae or grass family of plants.
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In the garden
Cortaderia selloana 'Sunningdale Silver' is a cultivar of pampas grass originating from southern South America. It grows to roughly 3.0 m and produces the tall flowering stems associated with the species, providing vertical structure in the landscape. Position it in full sun and allow plenty of room for its mature height. The plants tolerate a range of soil types—sandy, loamy or clay—provided soils are well-drained or at least moist but not waterlogged. Its hardiness rating is H5, which means it is considered hardy in much of the UK; the USDA range 7–11 gives an indication of its performance in milder winter climates. Use 'Sunningdale Silver' as a specimen or at the rear of a mixed border where height is needed, or to create an informal screen. Expect the flowering period to run from August to October, when the tall stems are most conspicuous.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cortaderia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Cortaderia selloana 'Sunningdale Silver' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Grass
- Height
- 3.0 m
- Native to
- southern South America
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cortaderia selloana 'Sunningdale Silver'?
Cortaderia selloana 'Sunningdale Silver' prefers full sun.
What soil does Cortaderia selloana 'Sunningdale Silver' need?
Cortaderia selloana 'Sunningdale Silver' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
How big does Cortaderia selloana 'Sunningdale Silver' grow?
Cortaderia selloana 'Sunningdale Silver' reaches a height of 3.0 m.
Is Cortaderia selloana 'Sunningdale Silver' hardy in the UK?
Cortaderia selloana 'Sunningdale Silver' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
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'