• Carex testacea
  • Carex testacea
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Carex testacea

New Zealand sedge

£17.99
£17.99

3 Litre pot

A beautifully airy evergreen sedge with flowing copper-toned foliage that brings movement and warmth to the garden.
  • Evergreen foliage
  • Excellent colour in sun
  • Adds movement and texture
  • Low maintenance grass

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  • Aspect

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Hardiness

    Hardy throughout most of the UK, coping well with cold and wet conditions

  • Flowers

  • Soil type

    Loam, sand, chalk

Carex testacea
Carex testacea

  • Why we like this plant

    Carex testacea is ideal for adding soft texture and warm colour without overwhelming surrounding plants. Its adaptable nature makes it perfect for modern, naturalistic and coastal-style gardens, as well as pots and patios.

  • About this plant

    A graceful, clump-forming sedge prized for its fine, arching foliage that shifts from olive green to glowing copper and bronze tones. Light and airy in appearance, it adds movement, texture and warm colour to borders and containers throughout the year.

  • Key features

    • Fine, arching foliage with copper and bronze tones
    • Evergreen structure with year-round interest
    • Light, flowing habit that softens planting schemes
    • Excellent for containers and mixed borders

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 40–60cm | Spread: 50–70cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Clump-forming evergreen grass

  • Moisture

    Moist but well-drained

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Front of border, container, patio

Planting guide

Plant in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Water well until established and allow space for the foliage to arch naturally. Performs best in lighter soils.

Care tips

Water during prolonged dry spells, especially in containers. Comb through foliage in spring to refresh growth and maintain a tidy appearance.

Winter care

Very hardy and generally low maintenance. Avoid cutting back hard in winter. Simply comb through foliage in spring to remove any dead or tired growth.