Carex trifida 'Rekohu Sunrise'PBR (v)
sedge 'Rekohu Sunrise'
An evergreen sedge forming a clump of arching, variegated foliage to 80cm tall and wide. Leaves are green with golden-yellow margins and a bluish-green underside. Stiff stems bear brown flowers in dense spikes in summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Gold Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Brown | Green Gold Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Green Gold Yellow | |||
| Winter | Green Gold Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
Carex can be deciduous or evergreen, rhizomatous or tufted perennials, with triangular stems bearing linear or strap-shaped leaves and short or long spikes of tiny green or brown flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moist but well-drained, fertile soil; avoid excessive winter wet and extremes of wet or dry
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required. Remove any dead foliage in summer
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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