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Cortaderia selloana 'Rosea'
Also Known As
- Cortaderia selloana 'pink'
- Cortaderia selloana [pink form]
- Pampas Grass [pink form]
- Pink Pampas Grass
- Rosea Pampas Grass
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 8'-10'
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 7a-11
Cortaderia selloana 'Rosea' plant details
Cortaderia selloana 'Rosea' is a fast-growing evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall and summer cream and pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cortaderia selloana 'Rosea'
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream and pink blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: cutting garden, hedge, spiky, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cortaderia selloana 'Rosea'
- USDA Zones: 7a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
By: Greer Gardens Inc.
Garden photo gallery of Cortaderia selloana 'Rosea'
Gardening facts about Cortaderia selloana 'Rosea' plant
How to Grow Cortaderia selloana 'Rosea'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
- pink
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Cortaderia for your garden
aka Richard's Pampas Grass, Toe Toe Grass, Toetoe Grass, Toitoi
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
7b-9b
Size
Height: 4'-10'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- even moisture
aka Arundo selloana 'Silver Comet', Cortaderia argentea 'Silver Comet', Silver Comet Pampas Grass
Plant Type
Grass / Grass Like
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Dwarf Pampas Grass, Pumila Dwarf Pampas Grass
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 4'-5'
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Arundo selloana, Pampas Grass
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 6'-15'
Width: 4'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- low
- dry in summer
aka Cortaderia selloana 'Gold Band', Gold Band Golden Pampas Grass
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun
- drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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