Carex testacea

Name: Carex testacea
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10052f
Price: 14.16 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

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Orange Sedge, Orange Carex, Orange New Zealand Sedge

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

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

What is the optimum Carex testacea grass spacing?

The optimum Carex testacea grass spacing for the plants to merge and become an effective ground cover is 30-40 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 40-50 cm apart.

What are the landscaping uses for Carex testacea in NZ?

Carex testacea 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 testacea 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 testacea care and maintenance

The most important part of Carex testacea 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 testacea for sale in NZ

The Plant Company has the best Carex testacea 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!

What are the best Carex testacea growing conditions?

The best growing conditions for Carex testacea 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 testacea 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 Carex testacea grow to?

Carex testacea grow to about 50 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, the plants may stay smaller and will take longer to reach their mature size.