Carex pumila

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Blue Dune Sedge

Carex pumila is a small NZ native grass that carries dark green-blue, strap like foliage. It grows as a low and spreading plant to about 15 cm tall and 50 cm wide. It spreads quickly via its storage roots and may colonise an area much larger than this over several years. Carex pumila is commonly used for useful for stabilising sand dunes and other such exposed sites, or as a groundcover.

Carex pumila (Blue Dune Sedge) is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Carex available.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Grasses
Height:	15 cm
Spread:	50 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Blue Dune Sedge
Sku	13109

What are the landscaping uses for Carex pumila in NZ?

Carex pumila is a great choice for landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass planted either as a ground cover or on a bank or included in borders or mixed plantings. This hardy, NZ native grass is also perfect for coastal gardens and sandy soils. Carex pumila is favoured for its foliage, tidy form, and versatility.

Carex pumila care and maintenance

The most important part of Carex pumila care is to make sure they have a well-drained soil. It will not do well on wet or heavy soils. The next critical elements are weed control and The Plant Company recommends an organic mulch is 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 any pests or diseases but you may want to keep an eye out for mealy bugs. Overall, they are a very low maintenance plant and easy to care for.

Carex pumila for sale in NZ

The Plant Company has the best Carex pumila for sale in NZ. Our production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants and our logistics team pack 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 both our products and service!

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