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  • CAREX uncinata
    CAREX uncinata
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    CAREX uncinata

    Commonly known as Hook grass, Hook-sedge

    Low compact habit with the nearest to red leaves of any ornamental grass
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      New Zealand
    • Evergreen
      Flat, rough-margined, pale brown to red-brown leaves 5-10cm (2-4in) long.
    • Australian / New Zealand
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Red
    • Height
      25cm (10in)
    • Spread
      30cm (12in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Densely tufted perennial. Produces dark-brown flowers in narrow spikes 15cm (6in) long.
    • Ornamental grasses
    • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
      Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
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    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
      Light, dappled shade
    • Mature Size
      25cm (10in)
      Ornamental Grass - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        30cm (12in)
       
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