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sedge 'Rekohu Sunrise'

Carex trifida 'Rekohu Sunrise'^PBR (v)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Carex
Family: Cyperaceae

About this plant

An evergreen sedge forming a clump of arching, variegated foliage to 80cm tall and wide. Leaves are green with golden-yellow margins and a bluish-green underside. Stiff stems bear brown flowers in dense spikes in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any moist but well-drained, fertile soil; avoid excessive winter wet and extremes of wet or dry

Pruning

No pruning required. Remove any dead foliage in summer

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years