About
Carex trifida 'Rekohu Sunrise' PBR (v) is a perennial sedge that develops a dense clump of arching foliage, reaching dimensions of up to 80 cm in both height and width. Its leaves showcase a green center edged with golden-yellow and feature a bluish-green underside. In summer, rigid stems produce dense spikes adorned with brown flowers.
About the genus
Carex encompasses both deciduous and evergreen species, characterized by their rhizomatous or tufted growth habits. These perennials feature triangular stems topped with linear or strap-like foliage, and they produce spikes that can be either short or elongated, adorned with small green or brown flowers.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Grass Like
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in any moist but well-drained, fertile soil; avoid excessive winter wet and extremes of wet or dry
- Pruning
- No pruning required. Remove any dead foliage in summer
- Propagation
- Propagate by division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free