Carex pseudocyperus - P9

Description
With its medium green leaves, Cyperus sedge (Carex pseudocyperus) is a highly decorative aquatic plant that is particularly suitable for use in pots, pond edges, streams and ponds. Yellow-green flowers appear from May to July. It prefers well-drained, lime-free, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The Cyperus sedge is well tolerant of frost. The clump-forming, overhanging, evergreen plant usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm.

Bulletpoints
* decorative flowers

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Cyperus sedge are medium green.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Cyperus sedge has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Clump-forming, overhanging.

Water depth
5 - 20 cm

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 Cyperus sedge sets beautiful accents together with: Meadow iris, garden loosestrife, swan flower.

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
This plant must be regularly supplied with special fertiliser to ensure that it thrives and gives pleasure.

Flower
The yellow-green flowers appear from May to July.

Use
Tub, pond edge, stream, pond