- Botanical
- Carex oshimensis
- Plant Type
- Evergreen grass
- Size (HxW)
- 30-50cm x 50cm
- Depth & Spacing
- Plant at the same level as in the pot with roots evenly spread below soil surface. Space 50cm apart, a little closer for a more immediate effect.
- Soil
- Moderately fertile to humus rich, well drained soil is ideal. In pots use a good quality mix.
- Aspect
- Full sun to semi shade
- Climate
- Cool to Sub Tropical
- Frost
- Hardy
- Water
- Water well until established, then only if rainfall is low during active growth. They should not be allowed to sit in water over winter.
- Fertiliser
- A light application of a well balanced fertiliser in spring, while establishing or if soil is poor.
- Flowering Time
- Spr to Sum
- After Flower Care
- Remove spent flowers and foliage to tidy, you could just run your gloved fingers through.
- Notes
- If the foliage becomes tired, you can cut it back to around 5cm and it will quickly grow new leaves.
