Carex buchananii Red Rooster, 2L
£12.00
notes
The evergreen leatherleaf sedge Red Rooster bears fine, bronze-coloured leaves in an arching habit, bringing texture and movement to the garden. Originating in New Zealand, this grass plant works well in the summer garden, where it is drought tolerant, with good pest and disease resistance. Hessian not included, supplied in plastic nursery pot.
Dimensions
- 2L
- Height and Spread: 90cm (2ft 11in) x 60cm (1ft 11in)
Features
notes
The evergreen leatherleaf sedge Red Rooster bears fine, bronze-coloured leaves in an arching habit, bringing texture and movement to the garden. Originating in New Zealand, this grass plant works well in the summer garden, where it is drought tolerant, with good pest and disease resistance. Hessian not included, supplied in plastic nursery pot.
Insights
With its colourful foliage and fountain-like habit, this low maintenance sedge is a wonderful consideration for planting in a container or in a gravel garden.
Details
- Hardy
- Flowers: July- September
Planting
- All soil types
- South, West or East aspects
- Full sun or partial sunlight
- Sheltered
Care
- Hand ‘comb’ the foliage in late winter to remove damaged leaves and promote new growth
- Does not like wet winter ground conditions – may need protecting in extreme cold weather
Glossary
The Autumn Garden
