Tiny Pampa - Pruning

Hi,

I have a Tiny Pampa growing in containers and kept them in a sheltered area during the winter months. I potted them last year, so I haven't gone through a complete yearly cycle with them yet.

Is now the right time to trim them back by about 10-20 cm, or should I wait a bit longer? They look beautiful, and I feel hesitant to cut them, but I know it’s something I’ll need to do eventually.

I’d appreciate any suggestions!

 

Hi @Dilip

This is what I have found online


Pruning pampas grass: when & how? - Plantura.

 

@CostasK, aww thank you, very kind of you. Will go read.

Wondering if Tiny Pampa in pots is treated different to non Tiny variety.

 

They are evergreen @Dilip and don’t need to be cut unless they get really untidy. I have a dwarf variety, Cortaderia pumila, in the ground, which I allow to grow for about 5 years before cutting it down to ground level. All I do every year is remove the flower stalks in late spring when they start to get tatty. I would just remove the flower stalks on yours when they start to fade and shed. Try to cut them as low as you can to avoid any stumps being visible and wear gloves as the leaves have razor sharp edges. I always get injured cutting mine . Here’s some photos of mine in summer and winter.

 

@Plantminded, you’re a lifesaver! I’m so relieved I don’t have to cut it down. I really enjoy having them around as they are.

I appreciate the advice; I’ll make sure to take off the flowering stalks and any dead leaves. Thanks for the gloves advice.

Maybe in a few years I’ll need to be more drastic, but not just yet.

Your Cortaderia pumila is stunning—absolutely beautiful!

Thanks once more; I’m really thankful for your post!

 

You are very welcome @Dilip. Enjoy your grasses .