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    CAREX
    CAREX testacea
    CAREX testacea
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    CAREX testacea CAREX testacea CAREX testacea CAREX testacea ASTELIA nervosa 'Westland', CAREX buchananii and CAREX testacea © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CAREX testacea and and PENNISETUM 'Chelsea' © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CAREX testacea and GERANIUM x riversleaianum 'Russell Prichard' © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    CAREX testacea

    Commonly known as Sedge grass

    Pale olive-green leaves turning orange-brown where the surfaces receive full light
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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
      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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    Carex - Growing Guide
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    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.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    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)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    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™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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