Overview
Carex 'Coman's Bronze Form' is a clump-forming, tufted perennial in the genus Carex, part of the Cyperaceae family, with evergreen, linear or strap-shaped leaves foliage. Carex 'Coman's Bronze Form' grows best in partial shade and shade, and tolerates moist and well-drained soil soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, ground cover, woodland gardens and containers.
About
Carex 'Coman's Bronze Form' is a perennial cultivar of the genus Carex, a large group of true sedges in the family Cyperaceae. This cultivar thrives in partial shade to full shade and prefers sheltered locations with moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in the UK (H5) and is suitable for use in borders, ground cover, woodland gardens, and containers. Carex 'Coman's Bronze Form' requires protection from dry conditions and benefits from cutting back old foliage in early spring before new growth appears. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn.
About the genus
Carex is a vast genus of over 2,000 species of grass-like plants in the family Cyperaceae, commonly known as sedges. Other members of the family Cyperaceae are also called sedges; however, those of genus Carex may be called true sedges. Carex is the most species-rich genus in the family.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Carex
- Sunlight
- partial shade, shade
- Soil type
- moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- moist
- Aspect
- West-facing
- Exposure
- sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Carex 'Coman's Bronze Form' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial
- Habit
- Clump-forming, Tufted
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Linear or strap-shaped leaves
- Suggested uses
- borders, ground cover, woodland gardens, containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Carex 'Coman's Bronze Form'
- Cultivation
- Prefers sheltered, shaded positions with moist, well-drained soil. Avoid dry conditions.
- Pruning
- Cut back old foliage in early spring before new growth emerges.
- Propagation
- Division in spring or autumn.
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Carex 'Coman's Bronze Form'?
Prefers sheltered, shaded positions with moist, well-drained soil. Avoid dry conditions.
Where is the best place to plant Carex 'Coman's Bronze Form'?
Carex 'Coman's Bronze Form' prefers partial shade and shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Carex 'Coman's Bronze Form' need?
Carex 'Coman's Bronze Form' grows best in moist and well-drained soil soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist.
How do I prune Carex 'Coman's Bronze Form'?
Cut back old foliage in early spring before new growth emerges.
Is Carex 'Coman's Bronze Form' hardy in the UK?
Carex 'Coman's Bronze Form' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Carex 'Coman's Bronze Form'?
Division in spring or autumn.
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