Description
Cortaderia selloana ‘Pink Feather’ is a striking ornamental grass known for its tall, architectural plumes and soft pink colouring. As a cultivar of the classic Pampas Grass, it brings drama, height and movement to gardens, while also offering strong commercial appeal for low‑input, peat‑free production. Its feathery plumes make it a favourite for cut‑flower work, sensory gardens and bold landscape design.
Key Features:
Propagation method: Seeds.
Substrate: Jiffy propagation Mix.
Plug Size: 4.5cm.
Production system: Grown without artificial light or heating for hardened plants.
Height: 1.5–2.5 m in flower
Spread: 1.2–2 m, forming large, fountain‑like clumps
Flower Colour: Soft pink plumes, fading to blush‑cream
Foliage: Long, arching, evergreen leaves; narrow and sharply edged
Flowering Period: Late summer to autumn
Hardiness: Hardy in most UK regions (H5–H6)
Tolerates coastal exposure and drought once established
Growth Habit & Ecology:
‘Pink Feather’ forms a bold, architectural clump with tall, upright stems topped by large, silky plumes. These plumes catch the light beautifully and persist into winter, providing structure and movement. Although not a native species, it offers shelter for wildlife and contributes to garden biodiversity through its dense base and seedhead structure.
Because it thrives in dry, sunny conditions, it is well suited to climate‑resilient planting schemes, gravel gardens and low‑maintenance landscapes.
Plant Care:
Plant in full sun for best plume colour
Avoid waterlogged soils
Cut back old plumes in late winter
Wear gloves when handling due to sharp leaf edges
Mulch lightly in spring to support new growth
Space generously to allow the plant’s full architectural form
Pollinator Value:
Wind‑pollinated, but plumes provide habitat for insects
Dense bases offer shelter for ground‑dwelling species
Sensory Value:
Iconic feathery plumes create movement and soft sound
Pink colouring adds visual warmth and seasonal drama
Excellent for tactile and visual sensory gardens
Ecological Value:
Provides winter structure and shelter
Supports micro‑fauna within its dense clump
Suitable for drought‑resilient and coastal ecosystems
Commercial Notes:
‘Pink Feather’ is ideal for:
Retail lines focused on statement grasses
Drought‑tolerant and climate‑resilient ranges
Cut‑flower and dried‑flower markets
Peat‑free, low‑input production (no heat or artificial light required)
Landscape projects needing height, movement and long‑season interest
CORTADERIA selloana Pink Feather are supplied as strong, well-rooted, hardy plug plants ready for potting into pots up-to 2lt formats.
