Stunning recent introduction with white and cream young growth toning to lime green as summer progresses. Arching pendulous flowers and seeds – to 1m.
Carex pendula ‘Moonraker’
Evergreen clumps of yellow-green deeply pleated leaves, with long arching stems and pendulous red-brown flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Carex |
|---|---|
| Species | pendula |
| Varietry | 'Moonraker' |
| Common Name | Weeping Sedge |
| Flower Colour | red, brown |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 90cm |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | yellow, green |
| Flowers From | May, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
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