Carex umbrosa - P9

Description
The Sedge (Carex umbrosa) is a decorative design element in the garden, but also adorns pots on balconies or terraces. The red-brown flower fronds adorn this grass from spring onwards. It feels most at home in a semi-shady to shady location with a well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free, loamy soil. In favourable conditions, this hardy grass reaches a height of approx. 20 cm and grows up to 30 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* very beautiful in a tub

Frost hardiness
The Sedge has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Carex umbrosa can reach a height of 15 - 20 cm and a width of 20 - 30 cm.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to 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 Sedge sets beautiful accents together with: Dwarf Honeysuckle, Solomon's Seal.

Flower
The red-brown flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Container, solitary, group planting