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CAREX
Commonly known as Leatherleaf sedge
Excellent as a foundation for planting schemes as there is a sedge for almost every site in the garden. The grass-like, airy flower spikes are an added attraction.
Vast genus of over 1,800 species of deciduous or evergreen, rhizomatous or tufted perennials. Plants of bog, moorland or damp woodland.
UK natives, C. pendula (Drooping sedge) and C. sylvatica (Wood sedge), where not translocated, are a marker of ancient woodland.
Further Reading....
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EvergreenLeaves to 45cm (18in) long.
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Height50-75cm (20-30in) -
Spread90cm (36in)
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Ornamental grassesDensely tufted perennial of symmetrical, arching habit. Produces brown flower spikes 0.5-3cm (¼-1¼in) long, on lax stems to 50cm (20in) long.
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesAphids
Place of originNew Zealand -
HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
Carex - Growing Guide
Grasses - Care Guide
Buy Varieties of CAREX
CAREX comans 'Frosted Curls'
New Zealand sedge grass
silver grey with curled leaves forming a graceful hummock
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £13.00 each , 3+ £11.00 each
CAREX 'Ice Dance'
Sedge grass
glossy green leaves edged with white
CAREX oshimensis 'Everest'
Sedge grass
deep green leaves with well-defined white margins
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £13.00 each , 3+ £11.00 each
CAREX oshimensis 'Evergold'
Sedge grass
bright gold and green foliage
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £13.00 each , 3+ £11.00 each
CAREX oshimensis 'Everillo'
Sedge grass
lime-green leaves ageing to yellow
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £13.00 each , 3+ £11.00 each
CAREX testacea
Sedge grass
pale olive-green leaves turning orange-brown where the surfaces receive full light
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £13.00 each , 3+ £11.00 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
