Carex uncinata 'Rubra'
hook sedge 'Rubra'
Densely-tufted, evergreen perennial, about 25cm tall, with upright, mahogany-red grass-like leaves. Dark brown flowers in narrow spikes, 15cm long, in mid and late summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red Bronze | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Brown | Red Bronze | ||
| Autumn | Red Bronze | |||
| Winter | Red Bronze |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in sun or light shade in moist, but well-drained soil, or in a cold greenhouse in colder and northern areas of the UK
Propagation
Propagate by division between late spring and midsummer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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