Carex scaposa
Carex scaposa
Carex scaposa
Carex scaposa
Carex scaposa
Tufted Sedge
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Description
Carex scaposa, also known as Chinese Sedge, is an extraordinary botanical species. It is rare in cultivation, and was collected by Michael Le Bret in the southern mountains of Yunnan during his 2007 expedition. Very different from other sedges, this one is reminiscent of aspidistras with its rather wide leaves. In the second half of summer, it is distinguished by its beautiful pink-orange flowering, which remains decorative until late in the season. Despite its almost subtropical origins, this perennial plant is quite hardy. A great choice for damp shade!
Carex scaposa belongs to the Cyperaceae family, like all Carex. It is a widespread species from southern China to Vietnam, where it grows in forests, on wooded slopes, in deep valleys, and on riverbanks. It is a rhizomatous perennial herbaceous plant that establishes slowly and never becomes invasive. Its leaves are evergreen in winter. They are flexible, ribbon-like, and more or less pleated in width. They measure up to 30cm (12in) long and 5cm (2in) wide. Initially bronze-green, they then become a superb bright green. The overall shape forms a clump wider than tall, not exceeding 25 to 30cm (10 to 12in) in height. Quite similar in appearance to the foliage of C. plantaginea, but with an even more remarkable colour. The slender flower spikes appear late in the season, around mid-August, but the flowering continues almost until the frosts. The small flowers arranged in spikes are of a remarkable and very rare colour in this genus: a bright orange pink.
This beautiful carex is said to be very successful in gardens with damp shade, that are mild in winter. Plant it alongside Epimedium, Ophiopogon, Asarum, Arisaema, etc. Play with the contrasts of foliage. For example, consider combining it with ferns with tough and glossy fronds like the sword fern Polystichum neolobatum, or on the contrary, with the soft and feathery foliage of Polystichum setiferum 'Proliferum'.
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Carex
scaposa
Cyperaceae
Tufted Sedge
China
Planting and care
Plant Carex scaposa in a very shady and very moist area of the garden. It likes soil rich in humus, composed half of garden clay soil and half of leaf compost. It seems to fear full sun and is therefore recommended for moist shade. Apparently, it doesn't seem to fear very dense shade, as long as it doesn't lack moisture in summer. Its hardiness is estimated at -15°C (5°F) at its lowest, in soil that is not waterlogged in winter.
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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.