Carex raotest

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

Carex raotest, commonly known as the Orange Dune Sedge, is a NZ native grass is grown for its orange-coloured foliage. It grows as a mound to about 50 cm tall and the same wide bearing very colourful leaves. Carex raotest is commonly used in borders, mixed plantings, grown in a container, or as a groundcover with a mass planting.

Carex raotest (Orange 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:	50 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	Orange Dune Sedge
Sku	13110

What are the landscaping uses for Carex raotest in NZ?

Carex raotest 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 raotest is favoured for its foliage, tidy form, and versatility.

Carex raotest care and maintenance

The most important part of Carex raotest 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 raotest for sale in NZ

The Plant Company has the best Carex raotest 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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