Some like the white feather pampas grass and reed grass grow as tall as two metres; others like the Chinese forest grass varieties barely manage a foot. They also come in a wide range of colours ...

MISC file photo With plumes that bring to mind ostrich feathers, pampas grass first became popular in the Victorian era. Fluffy seed heads decorated the most fashionable hats, homes, even carriages.

Welcome to our essential guide to growing and caring for Pampas Grass. With its pinnate flowering plumes, Cortaderia selloana ...