Attractive architecturally shaped green foliage with a bold cream stripe contrasts well with other plants. Thin creamy yellow leaves thinly edged dark green. Dark early flowers. A stunning contrast to any colour. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Carex brunnea ‘Jenneke’
Attractive architecturally shaped green foliage with a bold cream stripe contrasts well with other plants
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Carex |
---|---|
Species | brunnea |
Varietry | 'Jenneke' |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | green |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 40cm |
Family | Cyperaceae |
Spread | 40cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, cream |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Group planting |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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