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    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.

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    Plant Details
    • Deciduous
    • Evergreen
    • Ornamental grasses
    Planting Tips and Care Advice

    Varieties
    CAREX comans 'Frosted Curls'
    Silver grey with curled leaves forming a graceful hummock
     
    2 Litre
    £13.50
    CAREX 'Ice Dance'
    Glossy green leaves edged with white
     
    2 Litre
    £13.50
    CAREX oshimensis 'Everest'
    Deep green leaves with well-defined white margins
     
    2 Litre
    £13.50
    CAREX oshimensis 'Evergold'
    Bright gold and green foliage
     
    2 Litre
    £13.50
    CAREX oshimensis 'Everillo'
    Lime-green leaves ageing to yellow
     
    2 Litre
    £13.50
    CAREX testacea
    Sedge grass
    Pale olive-green leaves turning orange-brown where the surfaces receive full light
     
    2 Litre
    £13.50
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