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Orange Ground Cover Plants

Carex testacea (Orange Sedge)

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Carex testacea, commonly known as Orange Sedge or Orange Carex, is a tussock-like grass that bears rich, orange-bronze leaves as it grows to 50 cm tall and the same wide. Carex testacea is commonly used in coastal or rock gardens, included in borders or mixed plantings, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, or simply grown in a container. It is a very versatile and rewarding plant which is favoured by landscape designers across NZ.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native

Murraya paniculata (Orange Jessamine)

5 from 1 customers

Murraya paniculata, commonly known as Orange Jessamine, this is an attractive, medium-sized shrub grown for its foliage and flowers. It grows compactly and bears aromatic, glossy, dark green leaves. Clusters of sweetly scented, small, white flowers appear during summer as it grows to 2.5 m tall and the same wide. Murraya paniculata is commonly included in a mixed planting, grown as a specimen, planted around outdoor living areas, included in a tropical garden, or planted so its beauty and fragrance can be enjoyed.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.50 m
Spread: 2.50 m
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical, White
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Carex testacea (Orange Sedge)

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