Carex test. 'Prairie Fire' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
With its medium green leaf colouring, Orange New Zealand sedge 'Prairie Fire' (Carex testacea) is a decorative design element in the garden, which also adorns pots on balconies or terraces with its clump-forming growth. The brown flower fronds adorn this grass from summer onwards. It feels most at home in a sunny to semi-shady location with loose, well-drained soil. In favourable conditions, this hardy grass reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and grows up to 60 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * attractive orange autumn colouring * very beautiful in containers

leaves
High foliage ornamental value. The wintergreen leaves of Orange New Zealand sedge 'Prairie Fire' are medium green. Orange New Zealand sedge 'Prairie Fire' turns bright orange in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Orange New Zealand sedge 'Prairie Fire' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Nest-forming.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Orange New Zealand sedge 'Prairie Fire' sets beautiful accents together with: Garden myrtle aster, hanging cushion bellflower.

Care
- This plant should not be cut back in autumn, as it looks pretty in winter, or the dead plant parts serve as winter protection. Only prune in spring before new shoots appear. - In harsh locations, sun protection is only recommended in the event of frost.

Flower
The brown flowers appear from July to August.

Use
Container, solitary, group planting