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sedge 'Sparkler'

Carex phyllocephala 'Sparkler' (v)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Carex
Family: Cyperaceae

About this plant

A striking evergreen, tufted variegated sedge with leaves nearly in whorls, giving it an overall white appearance

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 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 Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Excellent summer container plant

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division from mid-spring to early summer

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio ContainerWall Side BordersCottage Informal

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years