I need about 8-10 rooted pampas to finish out my outline of my yard, I got seed but none germinated in the fall. So I thought I would ask for rooted ones. Please check my list and see if there is anything you would like.
paquailer
CLOSED: WANTED: Pampa grass,,,, rooted
I have decided to dig up one of my HUGE clumps of pampas....it's headed for the trash, so if you want it let me know. It could easily be divided into multiple smaller starts.
The full rootball will weight I'd say 25+ pounds, so shipping would not be the normal cheapy $5ish dollars.
Let me know if you want it and it's yours.
I'm not really looking for anything, so if your willing to pay postage that's just fine by me.
Marc
edited for fat finger typos
This message was edited Mar 25, 2005 9:50 AM
Marc
Cant you dig it and break of the divisions to cut down on cost? I really would like the pampa. Maybe you could get as much dirt off as you can.. let me know how much postage will be either way ok.
vicki
I can ceratinly break it down as much as you'd like....but to get you the 8 to 10 rooted starts that you ask for you will more than likely want/need the whole clump.
I would of course get as much of the dirt off as possible, and will trim down the stalks as much as I can too.
I would say $20.00 postage would be a safe bet....maybe less. If that is doable I will proceed.
If not than I will be just digging and tossing.
Marc
Just got thru dividing a clump. Save the clumps from around the outside. the center is dead stock. Postage thru the post office is flat 7.50 priority express regardless of weight. My 2 cents worth. LOL
Well the center of mine is by no means dead, as it has the largest amount of new growth.
Thanks for the info on the postage, that is fantastic news!
I'll try between rain showers this weekend to get it dug and divided Vicki. I'll let ya know how it goes.
Marc
Ok Mark,, sounds good. I can send you the 7.50 if you send it the way TArogers5 said. sounds good to me,, : )
let me know when you are ready and I will send the money by check if thats ok.
vicki
I'll let ya know when it's ready to send. These clumps are lethal...sharp sharp blades. I started cutting it back today, and will continue to work on it between rain showers.
Marc
This sounds like Yucca,, are you sure it is pampa grass? Does it get Fuzzy plumes in summer or does it get a tall spike with little smelly round flowers on it? does it look like this?
vicki
Oh please....it's Pampas grass. here is a pic of the one I'm taking out. Pampas grass is deadly nasty razor sharp blades.....Yucca is spikey sharp. Totally different plants.................
i just now noticed myself the "one rate" boxes they have. Visions of huge plant trades danced in my head. YAY for us!
Michelle
Ok mark,, lol was just making sure,,, could you please send it 7.50 rate. Trying to save on postage. as much as you can stuff in the box will be great. Let me know.
vicki
There are two sizes of boxes for the one rate shipping. You can't use just any box. You MUST use the boxes the post office designed specifically for the one-rate shipping. So Mark, you might want to check out the boxes. In my opinion, they don't hold very much--probably not your entire clump of pampas. When I first heard about the one-rate shipping, I just imagined sending 30 lb boxes of plants for $7.70. Oh man, I was dreaming up all kinds of trades I could do! I was disappointed to learn that the boxes are kinda small compared to the 32" TV sized box I had imagined. LOL
NancyAnn
Marc if Vicki is only wanting the little box worth I'll pay shipping on the rest to get it off your hands. I love the stuff. Just a thought - if she wants it all by all means just says any left overs . . . lets just say my beggar bowl is out :-) Mitch
This message was edited Mar 31, 2005 11:54 AM
I will go to the post office at lunch today and check out the boxes......
I'll let ya know how much is left over Mitch, and you are certainly welcome to it.
Marc
Thanks Marc - I just love the stuff even if everytiem I am in the garden I get cut up - LOL Mitch
I love the look of it too, but am tired of working around this particular clump.....ouch! :-)
Looked on the USPS web site and found the two flat rate boxes.
The 11" X 8.5" X 5.5" looks to be the most promising, but still won;t hold very much.
http://shop.usps.com/cgi-bin/vsbv/postal_store_non_ssl/display_products/productCategory.jsp?prodCat=/Shipping+Supplies/Flat+Rate+Boxes
your right Riker, they don't hold near as much as you think, and if you squeez the plants too much they won't make it, I would say your first cost would be close.
I will send what I can safely fit in the box to Vicki.....Mitch, do you want the balance?
What is your shipping cost limit?
Do you also want a $7.70 box with as much as I can safely send?
I would love them - no limit I will get what ever out to you (did I mention I love the stuff?) LOL Mitch
Cool! I picked up the 'Flat rate' boxes at lunch today. I'll load Vicki's up and let ya know what's left over. :-)
Marc
Thanks Marc.
Waiting till then - Mitch
Marc
will you except paypal payment for the pampa grass postage? please let me know.
vicki
Oh sure PayPal is great. I'll 'member' mail you the ID address.
Marc
Thanks mark,, I sent you an email and I got yours also. We are exspected to get the same weather here to in Pa. YUCK!!!
vicki
Marc - are there any left? I will have to mail you the cash if that is ok? Mitch
There will be plenty left Mitch.....I'll let ya know just how much I'll be sending you once I get it all dug and divided.
Marc
once you get mine out to me and mitches out to him, and if you have any left I will take the rest ok, if no one else wants it. Just let me know.
Vicki
Well once I fill your shipping box, the rest is promised to Mitch, as he stated he'd pay whatever the shipping cost was.
So sorry but there won't be any leftovers :-(
Marc
Marc thank you - I got so excited I started looking for the place to fit the newest one.... Mitch
Your to funny Mitch :-) make sure it's nowhere where your gonna ever have to brush by it OUCH!
Marc
That is no problem at all,, between Mitch and I we saved these guys from being pitched,,, : )
vicki
I know I will get cut and yet I still plant the things, yucca to - I know I will just get cut but I love the white flowers! Mitch
Well it's done.....My back hurts. My hands hurt.....the bleeding has stopped finally :-)
Here is a collage of the mess, the root ball/clump, and one of 47 starts.
I'll get them all packaged and ready to go in the mail Monday
Going off to soak in the hot tub for a few hours now :-)
Marc
Hey - just call me Rover!
Marc - wow that was a ton of work! I am going to plant them with the milkweed garden for you (well behind it at least ). Mitch
Vicki and Mitch,
I got your shipping boxes all packed up and ready to ship. I managed to get 9 starts in your box Vicki....and I lost count on how many in yours Mitch :-)
I'll get them to the PO at lunch today, so you should both have these by the end of the week.
Be sure and soak the roots a bit before planting.
Enjoy!
Marc
Hey Marc, My grass died!!! It actualy rotted. Guess it was just too wet way down here. Hard to believe I can't get Pampas grass from OR to grow in TN..LOL
Tina