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Carex Pendula | Pendulous Sedge
Carex Pendula | Pendulous Sedge
Carex Pendula | Pendulous Sedge
Carex Pendula | Pendulous Sedge

Carex Pendula | Pendulous Sedge

SKU: ZPL00001216
3 × 1 litre aquatic pots
£44.99 £15.00 each
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3 × 9cm pots
£32.99 £11.00 each
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1 litre aquatic pot
£24.99
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3 litre aquatic pot
£42.99
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Overview

With its vigorous and grass-like demeanour, this hardy perennial commands attention as it forms substantial clumps boasting dark green, narrow, pleated leaves and tall stems that bear slender, drooping flower spikes. As a native plant, thriving in damp woods and shaded areas, Carex pendula is best suited for cool, damp soils and adaptable to both shady and sunny positions, providing year-round interest with dense clumps of evergreen leaves and offering vital winter shelter for insects. However, its propensity to self-seed readily demands careful management, especially in damp areas, to prevent invasive tendencies and ensure its graceful presence enhances rather than dominates the garden scene.

Specifications

  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil type: reliably moist or boggy
  • Rate of growth: slow
  • Flowering period: June to July
  • Hardiness: fully hardy

Care guide

Remove flower stems to prevent seeding. Halt the spread of unwanted seedlings by removing them as part of routine border maintenance. Cut out any dead foliage as it appears. Wearing gloves, comb through old or damaged foliage in late winter to tidy if necessary.

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