Carex comans Red

Name: Carex comans Red
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10031f
Price: 14.16 NZD
Availability: InStock
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Red Carex, Red Tussock

Carex comans Red is a NZ native, ornamental grass that features slender, hair-like foliage which is a bronze-red colour. It grows as a clump and will typically reach 40 cm tall and 60 cm wide. Carex comans Red 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.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Grasses
Height:	40 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	Red Carex, Red Tussock

What is the optimum Carex comans Red spacing?

The optimum spacing for the Carex comans Red to merge and become an effective ground cover is 50 cm apart. However, if you want them to grow as a unique plant, they will need to be spaced at least 80 cm apart. The spacing for having them merging to a limited degree is 50-60 cm apart.

What are the landscaping uses for Carex comans Red in NZ?

Carex comans Red 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 comans Red is favoured by landscape designers across NZ due to its colourful foliage, tidy form, and versatility.

Carex comans Red care and maintenance

The most important part of caring for Carex comans Red 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 comans Red for sale in NZ

The Plant Company has the best Carex comans Red 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!