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    CAREX
    CAREX
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    CAREX

    Commonly known as Sedge grass

     

    Vast genus of over 1,800 species of deciduous or evergreen, rhizomatous or tufted perennials from temperate and arctic zones as well as high altitudes in tropical regions.

    Excellent as a foundation for planting schemes as there is a sedge for almost every site in the garden. The grass-like flower spikes are an added attraction.

    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.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Deciduous
    • Evergreen
    • Ornamental grasses
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice

    varieties
    CAREX 'Ice Dance'
    Glossy green leaves edged with white
     
    2 Litre
    £14.00
    CAREX oshimensis 'Evergold'
    Bright gold and green foliage
     
    2 Litre
    £14.00
    CAREX oshimensis 'Everillo'
    Lime-green leaves ageing to yellow
     
    2 Litre
    £14.00
    CAREX uncinata
    Low compact habit with the nearest to red leaves of any ornamental grass
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
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    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    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
    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 - 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
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    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
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