Product description
Carex Sedge Grass is a great option for groundcover and colour for gardens in many locations, fitting in nicely in shaded areas under trees or as part of a mixed shrub border. Carex ‘Prairie Fire’ is another splendid addition to your garden with its autumn foliage appearing a vibrant, fiery orange. During the Summer months spike clusters of tiny brown flowers appear above the narrow, arching foliage to provide some variety to the colour and blend nicely with other plants and shrubs in your arrangement.
Plant in moist, well-drained soil and keep in full or partial sun. Grows well in moist areas but be wary of overwatering or excessive wet soil during the Winter months to avoid frost damage. Can tolerate some drier soils once properly established.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. Ongoing plant maintenance within our nursery is essential, meaning some lines are pruned back at certain times of the year to encourage new growth.
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Carex 'Prairie Fire'
Carex 'Prairie Fire'
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Product description
Carex Sedge Grass is a great option for groundcover and colour for gardens in many locations, fitting in nicely in shaded areas under trees or as part of a mixed shrub border. Carex ‘Prairie Fire’ is another splendid addition to your garden with its autumn foliage appearing a vibrant, fiery orange. During the Summer months spike clusters of tiny brown flowers appear above the narrow, arching foliage to provide some variety to the colour and blend nicely with other plants and shrubs in your arrangement.
Plant in moist, well-drained soil and keep in full or partial sun. Grows well in moist areas but be wary of overwatering or excessive wet soil during the Winter months to avoid frost damage. Can tolerate some drier soils once properly established.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. Ongoing plant maintenance within our nursery is essential, meaning some lines are pruned back at certain times of the year to encourage new growth.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Carex is a low maintenance plant that doesn’t demand much attention to thrive. However, an annual feed in late spring to early summer will help boost healthy growth.
How to Water
Water regularly during the first growing season. After this, carex is drought tolerant and only needs to be watered during particularly dry spells.
How to Plant
Plant carex in full sun or partial shade in moderately fertile moist, but not waterlogged, soil. Dig a hole slightly bigger than the root ball and add in some organic matter. Carefully tease out the roots and position the plant in the hole before backfilling with soil and compost. Firm the soil down gently and water in well.
