Cortaderia selloana 'Sunningdale Silver'

Plant Description:

Dense silvery white plumes on strong, erect stems in late summer and early autumn are held high above clumps of arching mid-green leaves. This is a beautiful ornamental grass that makes a striking feature if given plenty of room in a sunny, well-drained spot. Supplied in approx 5 Litre containers.

• Position: Full sun, partial shade
• Soil: Almost any soil, grows well in Ballyrobert
• Flowers: August, September (flower heads keep structure throughout winter)
• Other features: Grows well in Ballyrobert, Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (RHS AGM)
• Hardiness: H6 - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15°C), Fully hardy - grows well in Ballyrobert!
• Habit: Tufted, Clump forming
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Height: 150 - 250 cm (5 - 8 ft)
• Spread: 100 - 150 cm (3.3 - 5 ft)
• Time to full growth: 5 to 10 years
• Plant type: Grass like
• Colour: White, yellow, green
• Goes well with: Shrubs and small trees like Ilex (Holly), Acer (Maple) and Cornus (Dogwood), but we also pair it with 'prairie' plants like Rudbeckia and other grasses.