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Carex testacea ‘Old Gold’

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Elegant arching, fine leaves, olive-green at the end, bright green at the base, turning almost orange in sun and almost green in shade. Brown flower spikes.

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An excellent grass which forms a dense mound of dark green leaves which blend into bright orange at the tips. The orange coloration becomes more accentuated throughout the winter as it is subjected to frost. Will quite happily tolerate damp soil, like other Carexs but does like to be in a bright position. Trim in early spring to keep it looking tidy.

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Carex

Species

testacea

Varietry

'Old Gold'

Common Name

Sedge

Flower Colour

brown

Soil

Fertile

Aspect

Full sun/partial shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

45cm

Family

Cyperaceae

Spread

45cm

Growth Speed
Growth Habit

Clump-forming

Fragrance

FALSE

Foliage Colour

green, orange

Flowers From

July, September

Colour Fruit
Fruits When
Moisture

Moist

Protection
Hardiness

Hardy

Planting

Water thoroughly before planting

Care

Keep moist in first year

Border

Border

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