A tiny plant with attractive architecturally shaped foliage contrasting well with other plants. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers May to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Carex pilulifera ‘Tinney’s Princess’ (v)
A tiny plant with attractive architecturally shaped foliage contrasting well with other plants
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Carex |
---|---|
Species | pilulifera |
Varietry | 'Tinney's Princess' (v) |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | green |
Soil | Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 10cm |
Family | Cyperaceae |
Spread | 20cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, cream |
Flowers From | May, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained, Moist |
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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