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50 PCS Boho Cake Toppers Mini Balls Cake Topper Various Dried Pampas Grass Cake Decor for Boho Home Wedding Cake Decoration (White Apricot Light Brown)

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There's just something about greenery that we can't get enough of. Ask any florist, and they'll tell you that more and more couples are opting for foliage-centric, non-floral décor on their wedding days. We can understand why—verdant greens work with an array of color schemes and big-day themes (and they often come with more budget-friendly price tags). The gist? Though bright, bold wedding flowers will never go out of style, foliage is definitely having a moment. It's so pervasive, in fact, that the trend has officially given way to a subcategory: Grasses and more specifically, pampas grass. Next up, stylists favourite is bunny-tails! These gorgeous grasses are called laugurus ovatus in Latin and add so much yummy texture. They look great in a little bud vase and make the perfect additions to flat lays and of course, on top of cakes. They can easily be confused with the next grasses but if you’re looking for the soft, fluffy ones (hence the name…) these are the ones you want. Phalaris Grass Unless you’re living through particularly severe drought conditions, pampas grass won’t need watering, although it’s best to water while the plant is establishing for the best start. Female cuttings will take root and re-establish themselves (you can tell female plants by the more vibrant and showy plumes). Overwintering

Pampas grass is a real treat to plant, because it’s so easy – all you need to do is sprinkle seeds over freshly-raked soil, water gently, then leave them to get on with it. It’s visually interesting and versatile enough to function in many areas of your garden, making it the perfect choice for gardeners of all levels. ReferencesInsects do tend to take up residence in these plants, so if you’re propagating, inspect carefully for bugs or their nests.

To propagate, simply replant a clump cut from an established plant. Female pampas is showy and silky Something to prevent inquisitive beaks from playing havoc, but which lets light through and leaves enough space for fledgling growth. Ongoing Pampas Care Fertilising It’s also considered an invasive species in some areas of the world, raising the interesting question of what differentiates a problematic plant from an acceptable one. 3 Pennisi, SV. (2009, December 16). Pampas Grass. UGA Cooperative Extension. Retrieved March 22, 2023, from https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=C983

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I’ve just launched a range of dried flowers which are perfect for stylists, stationers, cake makers and anyone looking to use these gorgeous guys.pl I’ve put together this blog post to go through some of them, give you some top tips on keeping them at their best and show you how they can be styled on cakes! Pampas Grass Teasing the root ball gently apart and watering the soil gently after covering over will both help the transplanted grass to take better, and reduce the risk of trauma. Whether you choose pampas grass for its colour palette, its striking height, or the fact that it’s so easy to grow, this plant is guaranteed to deliver. As a non-native species, pampas isn’t a natural part of the diet of UK-native wildlife that might typically be considered as ‘pests’. As we said earlier the plant can survive even the coldest UK temperatures, but a little extra help never goes amiss. Common Problems

This gives it more than enough lead time to establish itself, and build the required strength for future years and seasons.Pampas grass doesn’t need much in the way of fertiliser, but giving the plant a dose in spring, summer, and autumn of the first year will help it to reach full strength. Watering The panicles and grass combine to provide a visually interesting colour palette, and the plant’s height and confidence make it a fantastic vertical contribution to beds and garden areas. This plant hails from arid regions and is perfectly fine to be left to its own devices once established. Relocating & Propagating Often mixed up with the bunny tails are these gorgeous phalaris grasses. They’re very similar from afar but where bunny tails have the softer texture, these ones feel more ‘dried’ and straw like, they have a lovely layered visual feel to them.

Whether resting or swaying gently in the wind, the silver-pink palette casts a captivating aesthetic and invites the gaze, adding a subtle attractiveness to any outdoor space.Make sure you’re ready for the rate and spread of pampas’ growth, and that you’ve got a suitable area of garden set aside. Hardiness Pampas grass is part of the family Poaceae, which contains all types of grass, from bamboo to the ubiquitous green blades you see in gardens and parks up and down the UK. 1 Cortaderia selloana (Pampas Grass, Uruguayan pampas grass). (n.d.). North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Retrieved March 22, 2023, from https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/cortaderia-selloana/ It’s a great way to bring something a little different to your garden, and it’s very easy to grow! How To Grow Pampas Grass

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