Carex ciliatomarginata Shima Nishiki
Carex ciliatomarginata Shima Nishiki
Carex ciliatomarginata Shima Nishiki
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Swift and careful delivery. Very lovely young plant upon arrival. Winter transition quite delicate despite the absence of negative temperatures. Fragile recovery while awaiting higher temperatures.
Thibault, 19/04/2020
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Description
Carex ciliatomarginata 'Shima Nishiki' stands out from other varieties of sedge with its fairly wide evergreen foliage, which closely resembles that of certain dwarf bamboos. Its astonishing leaves are marginated and striated with golden yellow on a vibrant green background. This small perennial grass forms a beautiful, erect and trailing, bright and compact tuft, remarkable as a ground cover in cool and shady areas of the garden. It should be planted in neutral to acidic moist soil, in partial shade or even in full shade.
Carex ciliatomarginata 'Shima Nishiki' belongs to the large Cyperaceae family. This small grass with short rhizomes forms a compact, erect and trailing tuft, about 20cm (8in) in height and 45cm (18in) in diameter. Its persistent, ovate and tapering leaves measure 1cm (1in) in width and approximately 10cm (4in) in length. Their edges are tapered and their tips drooping. Their vibrant and dark green colour is bordered by a golden yellow margin and traversed by equally golden fine longitudinal lines. In late spring, short green spikes 1 to 3cm (1in) long appear among the foliage, carried by slender stems about 15cm (6in) in height.
The 'Shima Nishiki' sedge is a small 'herb' with refined foliage and a minimalist style. It will form a dense bouquet of foliage in the shade, covering the ground and discouraging weeds. In this usage, it can be paired with Milium effusum 'Aureum' or dwarf hostas, to which it bears resemblance. Its design does not require the presence of another plant by its side. However, it will bring lightness to the lush foliage of rodgersias and the fronds of ferns. It also pairs well with heucheras. As this grass appreciates moist to wet soils, it will naturally find its place in water gardens, on banks, or at the edge of water features, where it will contribute to soil stabilisation. Also place it along the borders of perennial beds. For a beautiful wild effect, plant it en masse, in a contemporary or countryside garden.
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Carex
ciliatomarginata
Shima Nishiki
Cyperaceae
Sedge
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Carex ciliatomarginata 'Shima Nishiki' prefers moist, acidic to neutral, well-drained soils devoid of limestone. It requires a semi-shaded or even shaded exposure, sheltered from direct sunlight. It tolerates moderate and short periods of drought quite well. This easy-to-grow grass requires very little maintenance. Planting should take place outside of frost periods. Water abundantly at planting. Avoid heavy fertilisation applications. Remove damaged foliage during the growing season and trim back the clump in late winter, just before the start of vegetation.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.