Sedge. Spreading tufts of overlapping leaves, which are pink flushed in spring, turning pale green margined and striped white. Pale brown flower spikes. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers April to June. Shaded site. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Carex siderosticha ‘Variegata’
Spreading tufts of overlapping leaves, which are pink flushed in spring, turning pale green margined and striped white. Pale brown flower spikes.
Additional information
| Generic | Carex |
|---|---|
| Species | siderosticha |
| Varietry | 'Variegata' |
| Common Name | Sedge |
| Flower Colour | brown |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Shaded site |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | white, green |
| Flowers From | April, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Bog garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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