Ornamental plant similar to a feather, the grass of the Pampa version decoration requires its style in our interiors. How to adopt this feathered reed at home? How to dry the pampe grass and maintain it to keep it for a long time? Tips and inspirations.
In decoration, it is impossible to miss the pampe grass, this plant native to the plains of South America which gives a bohemian style in the blink of an eye. Before finding its place in pretty vases, it can reach peaks: 3.5 meters! Rather invasive, Pampa grass is also prohibited for sale in New Zealand and not recommended in Breton private gardens. Also, Cortaderia Selloanaits Latin name, warns us as to the danger of its cutting leaves (cortar means cutting into Spanish). It is therefore better to wear a good pair of gloves to plant it, cut or cut it. Then it will be easy to dry it to make it a place at home. On the maintenance side, nothing very rocket science either and you can keep it for a long time!
Want to dry the pampe grass? Nothing could be simpler provided you know the right tips and take your precautions so as not to cut yourself. Before you embark on the drying of the pampas that you have found in the wild, check that the stems are healthy. They should not have illness or insects.
- Remove the herbs of the sheet of leaves that you do not want to keep.
- Use the size of the stems if necessary using a pruning sheer.
- Gather the stems in small bouquets using a string.
- Place your bouquet with your head down and spray the lacquer flowers.
- Leave everything upside down in a dark and fresh room (a closet will do the trick) for a month.
Do you want to keep your pampe herbs as on the first day? We will have to lacquer before drying To prevent the feather from off. Use hair lacquer and hair Spray the product On the herbs of the pampa by tilting their heads down. Eloigate the lacquer bomb of herbs at least 30 cm before vaporizing and Don’t overload them too muchunder penalty of sticking the plant too much. You will then allow to dry upside down for at least three weeks. Relax the pampas herbs from time to time.
Like all dried flowers, the pampe grass can be a little fragile, so you will have to handle it with care. On the other hand, she will only ask very little maintenance and will be kept for a long time. Dust the flowers from time to time and spray a lacquer again when necessary.
Do you want to dye your dried flowers in an original color? You can then use bomb paint And distribute the color over the flower as you did for lacquer. You will have to wait for the flowers to be dry to carry out this operation and then allow to dry again 24 hours. The most daring will try their tincture for fabric.
Fallen under the spell of this feathered reed, you are now looking for ideas to offer it a place of choice in your interior, whatever it is? You are in the right place. When the female plant produces soft white plumes with silver reflections, males are available in gray-rose but are more rigid and less decorative. Fear of authenticity, the grass of the pampa loves vintage universes, as a bohemian chic and brings this lovely Kinfolk touch. In a bouquet in a lady-Jeanne, a retro jar or a vase in gross matters, the grass of the pampa disperses the atmosphere in a rural way. PSSST, for the anecdote, some rumors say that the grass of the pampa, if it is planted in front of the house, means to the connoisseurs that you are not against swinging … you are warned!
Where to find herbs from the Pampa?
During its flowering period, which extends From September to Octoberyou can find lots. Where? In Finistère, Morbihan and Ille-et-Vilaine but also by strolling on the west coast which is full of it. Otherwise, your neighborhood florist can also order some plumes. And large brands and garden centers like Leroy Merlin, Botanic, Truffaut or Jardiland, pretty brands like Bergamotte, like more confidential sites such as Etsy, also offer them.
How much does the pampas grass cost?
Almost nothing if you dry it yourself! Remember to recover the ones you could receive in a bouquet of flowers. In stores or in florists, the stem is not given and it will be necessary to count ten euros Depending on its size and variety.
Is the pampe grass dangerous?
If its invasive character can be a Danger for diversityit is also because his leaves are cutting You have to be particularly careful when manipulating it. You will understand, it is recommended to wear gloves as well as clothes that cover the arms to avoid cuts. Also pay attention to dogs and cats that could also cut themselves off. Finally, keep in mind that all dried flowers are potentially easily flammable. So move your herbs from the Deco Deco of candles and other sources of heat.
