An attractive plant forming a low neat mound with architecturally shaped foliage contrasting well with other plants. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers June to August. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Carex caryophyllea ‘The Beatles’
An attractive plant forming a low neat mound with architecturally shaped foliage contrasting well with other plants
Additional information
| Generic | Carex |
|---|---|
| Species | caryophyllea |
| Varietry | 'The Beatles' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 20cm |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| 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, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Feed |
| Propagation | Division |
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