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Carex scaposa
Carex scaposa
Carex scaposa

Carex scaposa

  • Product number: 672455
  • Origin: East Asia
  • Latin: Carex scaposa

A Sedge like you've rarely seen: A striking pink cluster with fluffy, bright pink flowers combined with extra wide leaves. In harsh winters, the (evergreen) foliage is somewhat more vulnerable, so provide them with extra protection or bring them indoors in a pot. Height 30-40 cm.

Names:
Latin: Carex scaposa
Dutch: Breedbladige Zegge
English: Chinese Pink Fairy Sedge

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Sowing method: April-July, first in a warm spot; if no germination after 4 weeks, then give the sowing a cold period (refrigerator) of 2-4 weeks. Germination should follow again in the warmth. Sowing in September directly outdoors is also possible, with germination in the spring.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • September

Harvesting time:

  • Not applicable / Not known

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

  • Partial shade
  • Shade
  • Flower colour: Bright pink flowers
  • Origin: East Asia
  • Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Perennial
  • Attractive to insects: N/A
  • Winter hardy: Moderately frost hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Moderate
  • Latin: Carex scaposa
  • Dutch: Broad-leaved Sedge
  • Also known as: Not applicable / Unknown
  • English: Chinese Pink Fairy Sedge
  • All year round

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