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Frequently asked questions about Pampas Grass

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Hello Pampas Grass lovers! Thank you all for your interest in LUXE B pampas grass.  I’ve been getting a lot of questions about pampas lately and I thought it was time to clarify some of those frequently asked questions.  Here’s the scoop on this current number one wedding trending product:

How long do pampas last? Ideally, lasts up to 2 years.

What are the best ways to prolong its life span? Dusting is key! I suggest taking it outside and shaking it gently to get rid of accumulated dust. 

Should you water pampas? No folks, no need! It’s a dried flower and doesn’t require water! Which makes this plant ideal for those people who tend to forget to water their plant babies! 

Does hairspray help with shedding? Ideally you don’t need to as it is treated after being harvested, however, if you notice after the 6-12 months that it does start to shed some of its plumes you can lightly spray with hairspray or a floral protectant spray to maintain the plumes.

Where does pampas grass originate from?  Pampas grass is native to South America. You can find it primarily in Argentina and some other South American countries. Pampas is named after a region in Argentina. This region of Argentina is considered to be one of the most fertile landmasses in the world, however that being said most of our pampas is sourced locally from Californian farmers.

What’s the best way to avoid shedding of the plumes? Our farmers do treat the crop after they harvest them. You are bound to lose some volume but they should stay full and beautiful if you keep them in a nice environment. The environment that we tend to not style them is close to a window or in direct sunlight as it will affect the product and make it dry. So the key is to AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT!

How tall is Pampas Grass?  Pampas Grass has many variations of different plumes. Some pampas are really fluffy, while others are really feathery. Pampas can grow up to 12 feet tall. Here is our largest variation (Type 6 natural )


Is Pampas grass naturally white? Some variation of pampas have white tones but naturally, pampas are nude, beige, dark brown or even grey. 

Type 1 and Type 2 naturally are gray so our pampas that are white or close to white is bleached to achieve that wedding look that is brides are always after.  

Are pink pampas natural? Actual yes it is! Pampas does grow in variations of pink however at Luxe b our famous blush pink and also our light pink is both dyed with exclusive pink hues. Check out this Blush pink look! 


Artificial Taupe Sand Pampas Grass

| Artificial Faux Pampas Grass

With the demand for pampas grass used as home, office, and wedding decor increasing, the accessibility of the product is dwindling. The struggle as a company that sells this trendy product is simply keeping up with the demand. Pampas grass is grown and harvested by hard working farmers. This means that product is not always in season because it takes time to grow, pick, and ship this perfect and highly desired plant. We often find ourselves receiving last minute calls from brides and florists that hope to order pampas grass for arrangements and decor; however, having extra pampas grass readily available to ship out is often infeasible. It is our prediction that by next wedding season, pampas grass will be even more difficult to acquire.  

Owner Madeleine Mackenzie wanted to create an artificial product that resembled the high quality real pampas grass that we were already selling. She thereupon manufactured the practical yet on trend faux pampas grass. Our faux pampas grass is perfect for customers that are concerned about their fur babies using the real pampas as a chew toy. Artificial pampas is an incredibly safe alternative to the authentic dried floral. Likewise, customers will not have to worry about shedding if they choose the artificial pampas grass to style in their home or wedding. Florists and wedding designers are able to reuse the faux pampas multiple times without the fear of damaged stems or plumes. As well, faux pampas is the perfect keepsake for brides to style in their homes as a reminder of their beautiful day. 

When our artificial pampas was first launched, every color that one could imagine was available. Since then, we have decreased the amount of colors available and stuck with the colors that were inspired by the Mojave Desert. We have been lucky enough to have many customers share their styled pampas ideas with us. We’ve found that people are combining three stems of each color by blending them together in vases around their homes. Blending the cream and taupe sand faux pampas together creates an arrangement with dimension that catches everyone’s eye. 

Home decor use:

  • Stunning piece to add in with other dried floral for your seasonal home decor.
  • Great to landscape any table for your family dinners or events.
  • Suitable for your bathroom decor due to it’s moisture resistance. 
  • Perfect to build charm in any nursery.  
  • Amazing used in occasional backyard decor. 

Wedding decor use:

  • Great to landscape any table for your family dinners or events.
  • Perfect for lining aisles. 
  • Beautiful as alter decor. 
  • Breathtaking styled on your archway. 
  • Amazing when you cut plumes to use in smaller arrangements. 

Which color do you think we should come out with next?

Cream and Taupe Sand Artificial Faux Pampas Tabletop Promo

| Artificial Faux Pampas Grass, Pampas Grass

If you haven’t heard, our faux pampas is currently the number one item in the Luxe B shop. Many people desire the aesthetic look that pampas adds to a home. However, many people may be apprehensive to purchase pampas due to concerns over allergies in the household, the concerns of longevity, and concerns over kids or pets pulling at plumes. This is why we have seen an influx of people gravitating towards our artificial pampas grass. We launched our large variations of faux pampas and after much feedback from all of you we launched a tabletop version. 

We have taken it one step further since launching our table top version and would like to introduce our all new Cream and Taupe Sand Artificial Faux Pampas Promo Pack. This stunning arrangement includes three stems of our tabletop faux cream and three stems of our tabletop faux taupe sand pampas. Imagine the sun shining down on the Mojave Desert, this is our inspiration behind blending these two unbelievably gorgeous colors and creating one arrangement. Blending the cream and taupe sand faux pampas together creates an arrangement with dimension that catches everyone’s eye.

Our artificial faux pampas has rapidly climbed to the top seller list here at Luxe B. If you are searching for the luxurious and aesthetic look of pampas but don’t want to deal with shedding, then faux pampas is the product for you. 

Why is T Y P E 6 Out of Stock?

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Do you ever crave a Pumpkin Spice Latte in the middle of the summer but can’t get your hands on one? This is because it is a seasonally released product. Pampas grass is a seasonally grown plant, which means there are times in the year that specific types of pampas are available. It takes roughly 2 to 4 years for our pampas to grow and mature enough to be picked and sent our way. 

As the leading seller of pampas grass in North America, we are continuously securing our pampas variations with dozens of farmers globally. Our most sought after pampas is Type 6. It’s luxuriously fluffy golden and caramel toned plumes are the perfect addition to any home decor. Last year our Type 6 was available from September till late January. Moving into the wedding season we had to send hundreds of heart breaking emails informing brides that we were unable to provide it for their weddings.

If you are looking to feature this beautiful pampas grass in your wedding next summer please click the link to get up to date information on Type 6 availability. This item will not be available on our website as we have made a few rounds of pre-orders for our customers to secure their stems. For more information on Type 6, please browse through our videos below. For additional inspiration on styling your new pampas follow our social media accounts.

Instagram @luxebpampasgrass 
Pinterest Luxe B
YouTube Watch Here

Do we carry white pampas?

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Recently, everyone has become all about those crisp white design elements in their homes! Whether it be white walls, white linen, white furniture, white everything! We often get questions from our customers regarding which pampas is the truest white. In order to clarify, I thought I’d write this blog post for everyone to enjoy. 

The truth of the matter is, we don’t carry many pampas products that are a pure white. Pampas is a real plant that is grown, hand picked, and bleached or dyed from its natural form. Our Bleach White pampas has white hues with complementing golden tones as it can only absorb certain amounts of bleach before it quits working. Allow me show you our variations of pampas that are closest to white. Feel free to watch the videos that are linked to each type. 

If a customer is looking for pampas that is a true white, we highly suggest looking at our White Artificial Pampas. However, if someone desires faux pampas that resembles the colors and tones of our real bleached pampas, we suggest the Cream Faux Pampas. The cream faux features the same warm and golden tones that the bleached Type 1 or 2 plumes have. The engineered plumes were designed to be capable of flowing and draping while still being sturdy enough for movement. 

Type 1 white

Naturally, this pampas is gray; however, with large demand we bleach the pampas to  have the desired white look. You will see these pampas all over Pinterest as it is featured in many wedding photos. The bleaching process will never achieve a pure white tone and you will often find golden hues. Feel free to watch the video that is linked above for more information on Type 1 Bleach White!

Type 2 

Naturally the Type 2 is a brownish-gray color; however, we achieve a beige shade by bleaching it. Once bleached, Type 2 appears more of an off-white or cream shade rather than a true white. Check out our video for more information on Type 2 to see if it’s right for you!

Type 2 small

Natural Type 2 small is brown or gray in color and once bleached looks more like a cream or off-white color. Watch Type 2 Small video, linked above, to see how the Bleach White looks styled with our type 6 small which has natural beige hues.

Type 5 White

Naturally, Type 5 is grayish purple as pictured below. In order to achieve the white color, we have it bleached. Once bleached our Type 5 comes closest to the purest white color out of our small pampas. Take a look at our video on Type 5 by clicking the link above!

Rabbit tails 

Naturally, rabbit tails are a brown color then we have them bleached to achieve that off-white look. 

Bunny tails 

Bunny Tails are naturally brown; however, our most sought after Bunny Tail is the white. Depending on how each stem absorbs the bleach, tones of our white bunny tails can range from off-white to cream. 

If you go to Vegas, You have to check out the Valley of Fire

| Behind The Scenes

So things have slightly changed since my younger years (aka my 20’s) when I would go to Vegas. It was a place I’d frequent often with my friends for a weekend getaway. My trips were about where I could find the cheapest drinks,  where do girls get in for free, and who had the best pool parties on the strip?

Every month, we curate these very fast content trips where we focus on product branding and photos. This time we had the opportunity to align the content with some of the best things I’ve ever done in Las Vegas. Things have slightly changed since my younger years and it’s now important for me to find places when I travel where I can eat healthy, be productive & get my sweat on and also be able to enjoy the beautiful outdoors.

My sister joined me on this trip (Jeanine)  and one thing we like to do is chase the perfect sunrise/sunset.  It truly is worth getting up at the crack of dawn to catch these moments. Vinny, my photographer, is an adventurous soul like myself and he suggested we check out the Valley of Fire. It’s a state park located roughly one hour from Las Vegas. It truly is an absolutely breathtaking landscape and we arrived at sunset and realized we needed to come back the next morning to enjoy more time! 

So we got up at 4:00 am the next morning so we could arrive for the sunrise. Let me tell you, it was worth it! Driving in at dusk was spectacular! The colours of the red sandstone and Aztec sandstone reflecting on the morning sun was unlike anything I’d ever seen. We shot some magnificent content and rewarded ourselves with a hike to the fire wave.  It’s only about a 1.5 mile hike into one of the most mesmerizing places I’ve ever seen. Bring water! It’s 100% worth it!

One of our evenings we took a little drive to Seven Magic Mountains which is a public art installation in the desert located about 15 miles south of Las Vegas. We first arrived at 5 :00 pm and it was filled with people taking selfies! Lol! We were overwhelmed with the amount of people and made a decision to come back the next day for the sunrise.

The next morning, it was like our own private canvas. We couldn’t get over how beautiful it was and how the sun reflected through the art.  Plus we loved the pink that matched luxe b pampas aesthetic!

Located in that part of the desert you will find Joshua trees. Just a step away from Seven Magic Mountains, we found some of the most beautiful desert plants and we had to stop for this shot! 

Please watch our full video below to see the full behind the scenes!

Cheat guide to all our types of Natural Pampas

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I started this company because I love design influenced by nature. Growing up in Nova Scotia you are surrounded by beautiful landscapes. These landscapes give you so much inspiration. After leaving Nova Scotia, I moved to the states and spent almost 10 years residing in the beautiful state of California! Recently I started thinking about things in nature that inspire me and a lot of things came to mind.  The colour of a sunset, the way the light reflects on the sand, the flowers that grow seasonally, the way the seagrass reflects in the morning sunlight, the way the ocean has so many different hues throughout the day depending on the weather or sunlight of that day. I remember seeing pampas for the first time and thinking wow, it’s so beautiful yet simple and it’s a way to bring that natural design element into the home. That being said, I wanted to talk to you about some of my favourite natural forms of pampas:

Bunny tails in their natural form are perfect for small tabletop arrangements. I recommend two bundles to get that desired fullness. 

Type 5 natural: I absolutely do adore this type of pampas.  This pampas has stunning natural tones and the colours are very versatile depending on where you have it staged. Sometimes type 5 natural pampas will pick up gray tones or even beautiful jewel tones such as ruby or garnet. It looks great in small vases!

Type 1( in the natural gray tone): The more I display this one, the more I love it. Type 1 bleached white will always be a fan favourite for our pampas lovers! I do highly recommend this particular type as it adds a beautiful design element to any room, especially for people who love adding gray design features to a room!

Type 2 & Type 2 small in its natural form has beautiful gray tones! I love the way these droop and settle in a vase. The plumes are very full.

Type 6: Nude but some mistake it for being white because it has hues of blond that do come out and also sometimes it does have hues of light gray.

Type 6 Small: Still has the same beautiful hues as it’s larger form. This variation is wonderful for tabletop arrangements. It looks great mixed with our other natural pampas variations that we have. I personally love blending 3 stems of type 6 small with some bunny tails, 3 stems of type 2 small and some type 5 natural. The variety of textures can be mesmerizing together. Type 6 simple on it’s own is perfect for minimalist home decor, especially for those who love boho design! 

Pampas Grass on a Budget: Wedding and Styling look

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This article is for those pampas lovers looking to impress on a budget at your next featured event! Whether it’s a small intimate gathering such as a baby shower, Mother’s Day brunch, Valentine’s Day gathering or an Easter styling for the home! Here’s how to achieve that gorgeous look for any event: 

Do you want accents of florals but need to keep the budget low? Here are some inspirations I’ve put together for you!

What you will need,  First these cute vases available on amazon prime, (order here ). 

Secondary some of your favourite pampas, bunny tails and rabbits tails.

Here is what we used : 

Type 2-Small  ( Light Pink or Bleach White ) See Here 

White and Pink Rabbit Tails  See Here

Pink Bunny Tails See Here

 We used 1 stem from the type 2-small order ( 1 order comes with 3 stems ) and broke little pieces for these accent vases and the remaining two stems we will style in another larger vase, two looks in 1 order which is a bonus. We also had leftover Bunny tails and Rabbit tails to style in another vase. 

We love we were able to use minimal product and capture different looks, with all the different shades of pink & different textures that embody that wow pampas grass look (without breaking the bank). 

For a Wedding, I would suggest the exact same steps but more natural and white pampas. For more information you can watch our styling video below!

Save on Pampas Grass for your Wedding & Event 2020

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Hello to all my friends interested in having Pampas grass in their wedding or large event.  Launching February 1st, we are giving the opportunity for people hosting weddings or large events to take advantage of some discount savings on pampas.

We will soon be moving into high peak season for weddings/ events and we wanted to give an incentive for you, by having your order in our queue in advance to secure availability of the Pampas you desire. Also, it will give us the opportunity to offer you a discount for placing these larger orders. 

Based on our experience with season 2019, we had to turn away a lot of brides, grooms and events due to lack of availability of certain variations of pampas. The high demand for Pampas is rapidly growing and we predict that 2020 will have triple the demand. Pampas is currently the number one trending floral design for weddings and events.

Here’s how the incentive program will work:

Place an order valued at $500-$750,  placed 8 weeks in advance and you will receive 15% off.

Place an order valued at  $750+, placed 8 weeks in advance and you will receive 20% off.

Please feel free to reach out to info@luxebpampasgrass.com, I’d be happy to help with making this a stress free event for any occasion! 

Madeleine MacKenzie

Whimsical Wedding Aisle Ideas with Pampas Grass

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Anybody who is planning a wedding will know the importance of combining modern trends but keeping a sense of individualism. Pampas grass as a wedding decoration could be described as a hippy elegance. Others would say this decoration is a natural beauty that fits in with all themes.

Pampas grass, or Cortaderia selloana, has a long stem and a bushy head. This grass is native to South America and can grow up to 3 meters tall. Although it reached its popularity in the 70s, it is becoming more and more popular as a wedding decoration. Pampas grass has an off white colour that with work with any bridal gown and colour scheme.

We are going to look at 15 ways you can incorporate Pampas grass into your wedding. We will include some images of the Pampas grass in action so you can see just how marvellous this part can be. 

The Altar

Photographer: https://www.instagram.com/shleeeeeeeeee/?hl=en
Bride: https://www.instagram.com/whitshaee/

If you take a look at the above picture, you will see how simply beautiful Pampas grass looks behind the bride and groom. It can be cut short or left tall, you can also include other rustic flowers that will match the bride’s bouquet. 

Photographer: https://www.instagram.com/brittanymacleodphotography/
Bride: https://www.instagram.com/brennamcorrigan/

An alternative to Pampas grass on either side of the altar, you could choose to have a ring on the ground where the bride and groom can stand in the middle. It‘s certainly a symbolic way to tie the knot

If you prefer not to have an altar, you could opt for an arch. As this requires more Pampas grass, it is worth integrating other flowers or objects for colour. The white grass flows beautifully in an arch.

Photographer: https://www.instagram.com/KobyBrown/

4. Indoor or Outdoor

When you look at Pampas grass you might assume that it is quite fragile. On the contrary, despite its light appearance, it holds its form well and will not upset an outdoors wedding. Many enjoy the gentle flow of the grass on a breezy day. Check out the below pictures for amazing ways to use the Pampas grass outside.  

Photographer: https://www.instagram.com/whiteonblackstudio/
Wedding planner https://www.instagram.com/juliaandevita/

Decorations for Pews

If you are looking for a dramatic entrance to the church or blessing ceremony, Pampas grass will provide the right look. The great thing is that it can be left whole or trimmed down to provide just the wow factor you want. 

Photographer: https://www.instagram.com/luxandember/
Bride: https://www.instagram.com/chelseyled/

The Bride

There are so many options for a bride‘s bouquet. As we mentioned before, this busy grass has a neutral tone so it won’t contradict the colour scheme chosen. What it can do it add depth or width to a bouquet, depending on what suits the style of the dress. As you can see below you can get the perfect balance between a traditional bouquet with a stem of Pampas grass to elevate the style.

Photographer: https://www.instagram.com/lighthousephotography_gr/
Wedding planner: https://www.instagram.com/juliaandevita/

LUXE B PAMPAS GRASS Behind the scenes in beautiful Joshua Tree!

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Hey everyone!  Check out the behind the scenes footage of our first remote shoot for LUXE B PAMPAS GRASS. 

We air bnb’d the most perfect, little bohemian cottage set in the middle of the Mojave Desert and this beautiful landscape made the perfect canvas to shoot our plumes.

Joshua tree is a dream, truly a unique landscape and it’s one of those places that embraces that bohemian lifestyle.

This sun-drenched desert is so aesthetically appealing to the eye, we had a blast shooting here as it’s just so damn beautiful!

We had the opportunity to showcase some of my personal fave variations of luxe b pampas grass: type 1, type 2 and type 2 small.

Type 1 is the most luxurious of our pampas grass. It gives that feather-like appeal. Type 2 can be bought in a few different variations. Showcased in this video you see type 2 bleach and type 2 natural. This variation is truly stunning featured in weddings. We have seen our type 2 displayed in wedding archways and it really does give that wow factor!

Type 2 small is gorgeous, the plumes are super airy and looks strikingly beautiful in a vase.
Together these 3 variations make one drop dead gorgeous arrangement! Super natural and perfect in any space!

They really do compliment each other and styled together, they make an impressive boho vibe arrangement!

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