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Pampas Grass

12 years ago

I live in Central Ontario, Canada and this year grew pink pampas grass in a 5 gallon pot started from seed. It's doing great and would to know how to over winter it. Do I bring it inside or can it stay in an unheated garage well insulated? do I water it just once or all winter? do I cut it back? Please be very clear with any instuctions given. Thank you inadvance for your help, much appreciated.

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donn_
12 years ago
I doubt if it will survive in an unheated garage, no matter how well you insulate it.

It will be difficult to keep it alive indoors, unless you have a greenhouse. It needs full sun, and at least medium humidity. Watering would have to take place all winter, as needed.
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