• Carex testacea
  • Carex testacea
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Carex testacea

Orange New Zealand sedge

£19.99
£19.99

3 litre pot

Warm coppery foliage and elegant arching leaves give Carex testacea colour and texture in every season.
  • Evergreen foliage
  • Excellent autumn and winter colour
  • Low maintenance
  • Drought tolerant once established
  • Adds texture and movement

  • Aspect

    full sun to partial shade

  • Hardiness

    Hardy in most UK gardens with shelter from severe winter wet and cold winds.

  • Flowers

    June - July

  • Soil type

    Loam, sandy soil, chalk

Carex testacea
Carex testacea

  • Why we like this plant

    Choose Carex testacea for its glowing copper tones and graceful shape. It works beautifully in contemporary gardens, mixed borders and patio containers where its warm foliage colour provides contrast all year round.

  • About this plant

    A striking evergreen sedge with fine arching foliage that develops warm bronze and copper-orange tones, especially in autumn and winter. Its soft texture and glowing colour make it a valuable addition to borders, gravel gardens and containers.

  • Key features

    • Bronze-orange foliage with year-round interest
    • Fine arching habit with soft texture
    • Excellent colour in autumn and winter
    • Ideal for modern and naturalistic planting
    • Compact and easy to maintain

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 40–60cm | Spread: 40–50cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Clump-forming evergreen sedge

  • Moisture

    Well-drained

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Border edge, gravel garden or patio container

Planting guide

Plant in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Position in full sun or light partial shade for the best foliage colour. Avoid heavy waterlogged ground, especially in winter.

Care tips

Comb through older foliage in spring to remove dead leaves and refresh the plant. Water container-grown specimens regularly during dry spells.

Winter care

Very low maintenance in winter. Leave foliage in place for seasonal colour and trim away damaged leaves in early spring if needed. Ensure good drainage to prevent winter wet damage.