Carex elata 'Aurea'
Bowles' golden sedge
Named after the famous botanist and author, EA Bowles, (who discovered the native species in East Anglia), this...
An April sensation when new butter-yellow leaves, neatly striped with green midribs, spear the damp ground and the whispy chocolate-brown heads that follow in June are also divine
Plant description
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
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- Apr
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- Jun
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Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Carex elata Aurea:
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GOES WELL WITH
Water garden
Who can resist the allure of water in the garden? The gentle gurgle of a running stream creates a sense of calm and tranquillity, while a simple pond makes a focal point with magnetic appeal. You can create lush and natural-looking planting to show off th
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