Uncinia Red

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Rating: 4.8/5

Red Hook Sedge, Uncinia uncinata Red, Red Hook Grass, Uncinia Red, Red Sedge Grass, Red Sedge

Uncinia Red, commonly known as Red Hook Sedge, is a NZ native ornamental grass is grown for its striking red foliage. It grows as a clump and produces fine, dark red leaves that have a gentle arch. It typically grows to 30 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. The stunning appearance of Uncinia Red makes it ideal for planting around ponds, growing in a container, for border plantings, rock gardens, or to contrast with other plant colours. A mass planting looks spectacular and certainly gives a rewarding display.

Uncinia Red is currently unavailable.

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:	30 cm
Spread:	30 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, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian, Rock
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Red Hook Sedge, Uncinia uncinata Red, Red Hook Grass, Uncinia Red, Red Sedge Grass, Red Sedge

Uncinia Red Details

Uncinia Red, commonly known as Red Hook Sedge, is a NZ native ornamental grass is grown for its striking red foliage. It grows as a clump and produces fine, dark red leaves that have a gentle arch. It typically grows to 30 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, wind, coastal environments, heavy soils, and dry periods. The stunning appearance of Uncinia Red makes it ideal for planting around ponds, growing in a container, for border plantings, rock gardens, or to contrast with other plant colours. A mass planting looks spectacular and certainly gives a rewarding display.