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Carex comans Bronze

Carex comans Bronze features slender, hair-like, bronze-brown foliage. It typically grows to 40 cm tall and the same width. Carex comans Bronze is commonly included in mixed plantings and borders, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, used in rock gardens, or grown in a container. The aesthetics of this plant make it a popular choice with landscape designers.

Carex comans Bronze plant in a garden with dense bronze foliage.
Carex comans Bronze foliage.
The average plant height is 30 cm
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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Grasses
Height:40 cm
Spread:40 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
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What is the optimum Carex comans Bronze grass spacing?

The optimum spacing for Carex comans Bronze to merge and become an effective ground cover is 30 cm apart. However, if you want this grass to grow as a unique plant, it will need to be spaced at least 60 cm apart. The spacing for having them merge to a limited degree is 30-40 cm apart.

What are the landscaping uses for Carex comans Bronze in NZ?

Carex comans Bronze is a popular choice in landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass planted as a ground cover or on a bank, included in borders or mixed plantings, or planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and barbecue areas. This hardy, NZ native grass is also perfect for gardens around commercial buildings that are often neglected. Carex comans Bronze is favoured by landscape designers across NZ. The colourful foliage, tidy form, and versatility of this plant make it a popular choice in landscaping.

Carex comans Bronze care and maintenance

The most essential part of Carex comans Bronze care is to make sure they have a well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged at any time. This, along with overwatering, is the leading cause of plants failing to perform or dying. The following critical element is weed control, and The Plant Company recommends that organic mulch be spread around the plants after planting. They should be fed in spring with a native plant fertiliser. At this time, any dead leaves can be removed. The plants are generally not trimmed aside from removing spent flower heads if desired. They rarely suffer from pests or diseases, but you may want to watch for mealybugs. Overall, they are a very low-maintenance plant and easy to care for.

Carex comans Bronze for sale in NZ

The Plant Company has the best Carex comans Bronze for sale in NZ. Our production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants, and our logistics team packs them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive, and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your plant and grass needs and impress you with our products and service!

What are the best Carex comans Bronze growing conditions?

The best growing conditions for Carex comans Bronze are a full sun or part shade position on a well-drained site. This hardy plant tolerates frost, drought, cold climates, wind, coastal climates, and most soil types, except extreme wet. Above all else, ensure it is grown on well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged. Similarly, if you intend to grow Carex comans Bronze in a pot, ensure only potting media is used and never use garden soil. After planting, spread native plant fertiliser across the soil surface. Only use indoor plant fertiliser if you are growing the plant in a pot.

What height does Carex comans Bronze grow to?

Carex comans Bronze grow to about 30 cm tall and the same wide and it will reach this inside of three years with optimal growing conditions. If the growing conditions are less favourable, the plants may stay smaller and will take longer to reach their mature size.

Carex comans Bronze pruning

The primary reason for pruning Carex comans Bronze is to remove dead or damaged foliage. This helps maintain the plant's aesthetic appeal and promotes healthy new growth. Such light pruning can be done at any time. If more aggressive pruning requires removing 50% of the vegetation, this is generally undertaken during summer when the plants are actively growing. The plants can safely be reduced by up to 75% during this time. The Plant Company recommends that the plants have at least 10 cm of growth at the base of the plant remaining during any severe pruning. Avoid heavy pruning in winter as the plants may not grow back.

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