Carex buchananii

Name: Carex buchananii
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10028f
Price: 14.16 NZD
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Buchanans Sedge, Leatherleaf Sedge

Carex buchananii, commonly known as Leatherleaf Sedge, Buchanans Sedge, or Brown Carex, features fine, brown leaves that are held with a graceful arch. It typically grows to 60 cm tall and the same wide. Leatherleaf Sedge is commonly included in mixed plantings and borders, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, used in rock gardens, or simply grown in a container. Landscape gardeners will often use Carex buchananii to provide outstanding colour contrasts.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Grasses
Height:	60 cm
Spread:	60 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
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Buchanans Sedge, Leatherleaf Sedge

What is the optimum Carex buchanaii grass spacing?

The optimum Carex buchanaii grass spacing for the plants to merge and become an effective ground cover is 40-50 cm apart. However, if you want them to grow as a unique plant, they will need to be spaced at least 70 cm apart. The spacing for having them merging to a limited degree is 50-60 cm apart.

What are the landscaping uses for Carex buchanaii in NZ?

Carex buchanaii is a popular choice in landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass planted either 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 somewhat neglected. Carex buchanaii is favoured by landscape designers across NZ. It is the colourful foliage, tidy form, and versatility of this plant that makes it a popular choice in landscaping.

Carex buchanaii care and maintenance

The most important part of Carex buchanaii care is to make sure they have a well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged at any time. This, along with over-watering, are the main causes of plants to fail to perform or die. 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 buchanaii for sale in NZ

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What are the best Carex buchanaii growing conditions?

The best growing conditions for Carex buchanaii are a full sun or part shade position on a well-drained site. This is a hardy plant that tolerates frost, drought, cold climates, wind, coastal climates, and most soil types, except extreme wet. Above all else, make sure it is grown on well-drained soil that does not become water-logged. Similarly, if you intend growing Carex buchanaii in a pot, make sure that only potting media is used and never use garden soil. After planting be sure to 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 the Carex buchanaii grass grow to?

Carex buchanaii grow to about 60 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, this grass may stay smaller and will take longer to reach the mature size.

Why is Carex buchanaii called Leatherleaf Sedge?

The name "Leatherleaf Sedge" for Carex buchananii is derived from the appearance and texture of its leaves. The leaves of Carex buchananii are characteristically slender and have a reddish-brown to bronze hue. They often have a somewhat stiff, leathery texture, which is where the "leatherleaf" portion of the common name originates. This unique texture, combined with the colouring, gives the plant a distinct look.

Carex buchanaii pruning

The primary reason for pruning Carex buchanaii 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 any time. If more aggressive pruning is required that requires 50% of the vegetation to be removed, this is generally undertaken during summer when the plants are actively growing. The plants can safely be cut back 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.