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
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 | |
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