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Please note once despatched, your delivery may take 1-3 days due to the high volume with the couriers. Your plants will be fine during this time.
Full plant information & availability is shown online.
The nursery is now open to the public between 10am and 4pm. Please follow instructions on site, card payments only, no cash. Click and collect is also available.
THE CAFE & GARDENS ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Last updated 14/05/20 10:00.
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Sorry, you cannot proceed to the checkout right now as we are having to limit the number of orders we can process each hour. Your basket will be saved for you - we ask that you please try to place your order later, and thank you for your patienceCAREX comans 'Frosted Curls'
Commonly known as New Zealand sedge grass
Silver grey with curled leaves forming a graceful hummock
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Evergreen - arching, narrow leaves curling at the tips.
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Height - 60cm (24in) -
Spread - 45cm (18in)
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Ornamental grasses - perennial. Short, green flower-spikes 5-10mm (¼-½in) long on stems 45-60cm (18-24in) in summer.
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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) -
Full sun - tolerates full sun as long as moist soil is maintained. -
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Additional Features - Good to know - - tolerant of salt-laden air. -
Pests & Diseases - aphids. -
Place of origin - New Zealand -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Soil Conditions - Tolerates all - - any moist soil. Will not tolerate extremes of wet or dry.
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Carex - Growing Guide
Grasses - Care Guide
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