• Carex testacea
  • Carex testacea
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Carex testacea

Orange New Zealand sedge

Warm coppery foliage and elegant arching leaves give Carex testacea colour and texture in every season.

Supplied as an established plant in a 3 litre pot

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Carex testacea
Carex testacea

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

Loam, sandy soil, chalk

About this plant

  • Description

    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.

  • Why we like it

    “

    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.

Specs & details

The particulars

Botanical name
Carex testacea
Common name
Orange New Zealand sedge
Supplied as
3 litre pot
Flowering period
June - July
Habit
Clump-forming evergreen sedge
Hardiness
Hardy in most UK gardens with shelter from severe winter wet and cold winds.
Aspect
full sun to partial shade
Soil type
Loam, sandy soil, chalk
Moisture
Well-drained
Position
Border edge, gravel garden or patio container

Planting & care

Help it thrive

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.