Carex buchananii - 2 Ltr pot

Description
With its brown leaf colouring, Leatherleaf sedge (Carex buchananii) is a decorative design element in the garden, but with its upright and clump-forming growth it also adorns containers on balconies or terraces. The red-brown flower fronds adorn this grass from summer onwards. It feels most at home in a sunny to semi-shady location with a well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich soil. In favourable conditions, this grass reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and grows up to 40 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * very beautiful in containers

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The wintergreen leaves of Leatherleaf sedge are brown, matt, with entire margins.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Leatherleaf sedge sets beautiful accents together with: Creeping groundsel, garden spikenard.

Care
The plant must be protected from winter moisture.

Flower
The red-brown, spike-shaped flowers appear in July.

Use
Tub, solitary, group planting