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Carex testacea

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Carex testacea, commonly known as Orange New Zealand Sedge, is a tussock-like grass 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. Orange Sedge is a very versatile and rewarding plant which is favoured by landscape designers across NZ.

Orange foliage on Carex testacea.
Carex testacea growing in a garden.
Casading brown and red foliage on Carex testacea.
Large Carex testacea in a garden with cascading orange and brown leaves.
The average plant height is 30 cm
$13.97

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Ornamental Grasses
Height:50 cm
Spread:50 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asCarex testacea, Carex testacea Orange Sedge, Orange New Zealand Sedge, Orange Carex, Orange Tussock, Orange Sedge, testacea, Carex testacea Orange Sedge, Orange New Zealand Sedge

Carex testacea Details

Carex testacea, commonly known as Orange New Zealand Sedge, is a highly popular, NZ native, ornamental grass with foliage that creates wispy movements in the wind. This tussock-like grass bears rich, orange-bronze leaves as it grows to 50 cm tall and the same wide. It is a hardy plant that is suitable for most soil conditions, barring extreme wet and dry, and tolerates dry periods, frost, wind, cool climates, and coastal conditions. 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. Orange Sedge is a very versatile and rewarding plant which is favoured by landscape designers.

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5 from 2 customers
Sarah Williamson - Wellington

Thanks for sending well-grown plants and all the advice.

Melanie White - Auckland

Well packed, strong & heathy plants, and we got them 2 days after we ordered.

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