Carex osh. Evergold 1ltr
€5.50
0.3m ht x 0.4m sp
2-5 years until maturity
2ltr pot
‘Evergold’ is a clump-forming, evergreen, grass-like sedge bearing long, arching, linear, mid-green leaves, each with a central, pale yellow stripe. Inconspicuous, brown flower spikelets bloom in summer.
Botanical name
Carex oshimensis 'Evergold'
Other names
Sedge 'Evergold'
Genus
Carex
Variety or Cultivar
'Evergold' _ 'Evergold' is a clump-forming, evergreen, grass-like sedge bearing long, arching, linear, mid-green leaves, each with a central, pale yellow stripe. Inconspicuous, brown flower spikelets bloom in summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Brown, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage
Variegated, Mid-green, Pale-yellow in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids
General care
Pruning
Cut out dead leaves in summer. Wind-burnt leaf tips can be trimmed in early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' (Sedge 'Evergold') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers, Foliage only
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
