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sedge 'Frosted Curls'

Carex comans 'Frosted Curls'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Carex
Family: Cyperaceae

About this plant

'Frosted Curls' is an evergreen perennial creating a mop-head of very slender, shimmering, silvery-green leaves. The flowers are insignificant

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Easy to grow in most well-drained, fertile soils. Will not tolerate excessive winter wet

Pruning

In summer cut out or comb out any dead leaves

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown in containers in a cold frame in spring or by division in early summer

Pests

Aphids sometimes attack stem bases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Rock GardenCottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

Bog GardenOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years