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Carex morrowii Variegata

Carex morrowii Variegata
Japanese Sedge, Morrow's Sedge

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Don't shoot up quickly, maybe because I planted it in a pot.

Claudine P., 28/12/2022

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Value-for-money
A magnificent variegated variety for partial shade.
Height at maturity
30 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil, Damp soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to October
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Description

Carex morrowii 'Variegata' is a magnificent variegated variety for partial shade. This variety differs from the botanical species with its narrow, glossy green leaves marginated with cream. It produces underground stolons, allowing it to form beautiful dense clumps without becoming invasive. The foliage remains decorative throughout winter, even when the temperature drops below -13°C (8.6°F), as we experienced in January 2009.

 

Carex morrowii 'Variegata' prefers moist to wet, even clayey, rich soil, that remains moist in summer. It enjoys partial shade and tolerates competition from other plants.

Carex morrowii Variegata in pictures

Carex morrowii Variegata (Flowering) Flowering
Carex morrowii Variegata (Foliage) Foliage
Carex morrowii Variegata (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant
Flowering time January

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour variegated

Plant habit

Height at maturity 30 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Carex

Species

morrowii

Cultivar

Variegata

Family

Cyperaceae

Other common names

Japanese Sedge, Morrow's Sedge

Origin

East Asia

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Plant in a planting hole measuring 20x20x20cm (8x8x8in). If your soil is heavy, mix some compost with the crumbled soil, partially fill the hole, and place your plant so that the top of the root ball is covered with 3cm (1in) of soil. Firmly press the soil down and water generously to eliminate air pockets. In dry weather, you will need to water regularly for a few weeks to facilitate the establishment of your young plant. 

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to October

Intended location

Suitable for Rockery, Shaded rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil, rich and well-draining

Care

Pruning instructions Comb the old foliage with a rake or by hand. This grass does not tolerate pruning.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to April
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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