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  • CAREX testacea
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CAREX testacea and and PENNISETUM 'Chelsea'
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    CAREX testacea

    Commonly known as Sedge grass

    Pale olive-green leaves turning orange-brown where the surfaces receive full light
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    2 Litre   - Click to view photo - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch
    Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only
    Gift Wrapping available on this plant
    (UK Delivery Only)
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids.
    • Place of origin
      New Zealand
    • Evergreen
      Arching grass-like, linear leaves to 60cm (24in) long.
    • Spikes
      Flowering heads to 2.5cm (1in) long on stems 50-60cm (20-24in) long
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Brown
    • Height
      60cm (24in)
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • 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. Stems later elongate in fruit to 1.5m (5ft) long.
    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy 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)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
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    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Tolerates all
      Thrives in most soils. Avoid extremes of wet or dry.
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      60cm (24in)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60cm (24in)
       
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