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Carex are evergreen decorative grasses forming a mound of fine leaves with outstanding foliage colours. Bronze Form is a native New Zealand Hair Sedge that features drooping or pendulous leaves in bronze colours throughout the year. It is a very versatile plant that suits well in garden containers in a rock garden. In summers, it blooms tiny brown flowers and its evergreen foliage adds winter interest.

In late summer, brown flower spikes appear but they are inconspicuous and do not carry any fragrance either. It is the texture of its foliage that attracts the eye. The narrow hair-like leaves form a low mound of reddish brown leaves that look very ornamental and beautiful. It provides a stunning contrast for other plants, especially when decorated with white marbles and gravels.

Bronze Hair Sedge is a tough grass. It will adapt to any soil be it acid, alkaline, chalky or clay, provided that it is well-drained. No shrubs prefer waterlogged soil in winter. It will enjoy full sun or partial shade and can tolerate exposed windy spots in a garden.

Carex Comans is such a carefree architectural grass that requires low maintenance and upkeep. Water it moderately in summer and add a general-purpose feed annually. Removing any dead or damaged leaves will encourage new growth.

Bronze Hair Sedge is ideal as edging in rock gardens. It fits best in containers where its mound spreads like a gorgeous fountain. Use them in a group planting as a groundcover at steep slopes or in the middle of a border. These are perfect accent plants for beds and borders especially near ponds.

New Zealand Hair Sedge

Carex 'Bronze form'

Carex 'Bronze form'

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Product description

Carex are evergreen decorative grasses forming a mound of fine leaves with outstanding foliage colours. Bronze Form is a native New Zealand Hair Sedge that features drooping or pendulous leaves in bronze colours throughout the year. It is a very versatile plant that suits well in garden containers in a rock garden. In summers, it blooms tiny brown flowers and its evergreen foliage adds winter interest.

In late summer, brown flower spikes appear but they are inconspicuous and do not carry any fragrance either. It is the texture of its foliage that attracts the eye. The narrow hair-like leaves form a low mound of reddish brown leaves that look very ornamental and beautiful. It provides a stunning contrast for other plants, especially when decorated with white marbles and gravels.

Bronze Hair Sedge is a tough grass. It will adapt to any soil be it acid, alkaline, chalky or clay, provided that it is well-drained. No shrubs prefer waterlogged soil in winter. It will enjoy full sun or partial shade and can tolerate exposed windy spots in a garden.

Carex Comans is such a carefree architectural grass that requires low maintenance and upkeep. Water it moderately in summer and add a general-purpose feed annually. Removing any dead or damaged leaves will encourage new growth.

Bronze Hair Sedge is ideal as edging in rock gardens. It fits best in containers where its mound spreads like a gorgeous fountain. Use them in a group planting as a groundcover at steep slopes or in the middle of a border. These are perfect accent plants for beds and borders especially near ponds.

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Plant specs, care guide & tips

Key features

Evergreen
Hardy
Low Maintenance
Perfect for Pots
Shade Tolerant

Specifications

Botanical Name
Carex comans 'Bronze form'
Genus
Carex
Plant type
Grasses
Colour
Red
Eventual Height
0.5 - 1m
Eventual Spread
0.5 - 1m
Hardiness
Hardy
Life Cycle
Perennial
Sun Requirement
Partial Shade, Shade
Growth Rate
Average

When to plant

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Planting
Period of Interest

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.