Bowls Golden Sedge. Elegant clumps of richly golden yellow leaves with green margins. and jet-black flower spikes. Green and brown flower spikes. Max Height 70cm. Max Spread 90cm. Flowers April to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Carex elata ‘Aurea’
Elegant clumps of richly golden yellow leaves with green margins. and jet-black flower spikes. Green and brown flower spikes.
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Carex |
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Species | elata |
Varietry | 'Aurea' |
Common Name | Bowls Golden Sedge |
Flower Colour | brown, green |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 70cm |
Family | Cyperaceae |
Spread | 90cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | yellow |
Flowers From | April, June |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Avoid extremes of wet or dry |
Border | Bog garden, Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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