Pink pampas grass seeds 'Rosea' - Cortaderia selloana

Cortaderia selloana 'Rosea' – pink pampas grass

Pastel pink plumes that have reigned for years in dried bouquets, wedding decorations and boho-style interiors. Cortaderia selloana 'Rosea' is a pink variety of pampas grass - from your own seeds, you can grow clumps from which you can cut fresh plumes for a vase every year.

Color and plumes

The plumes appear in September and October and are usually pink - from powder pink to a warmer, salmon shade. Plants grown from seed are variable, so the color intensity may differ between specimens, and some plumes may be lighter. With its flower heads, the grass reaches approximately 200 cm in height.

For bouquets and decorations

Cut the plumes when they are fully developed. Before drying, you can gently comb them out and set them with hairspray so they shed less. Pink plumes pair well with dried eucalyptus, cotton, lunaria and light-colored pampas grass - a classic combination in boho and wedding decorations.

Site and overwintering

The clump needs sun and well-drained, fertile, warm soil. Its hardiness is USDA 7–10, so in Poland it is best to choose a site sheltered from the wind, tie the leaves into a bundle for winter and cover the base of the clump. Plant at a spacing of approximately 200 cm, preferably as a specimen plant on a lawn.

Seed information

Number of seeds per 1 g: approx. 5,200. The seeds germinate at approximately 20°C with consistently moderate substrate moisture; cover them with a thin layer of soil, while very fine seeds should only be pressed into the substrate. After emergence, keep the seedlings in a slightly cooler, bright location.