
Forming a dense tussock of slender, silvery green leaves, which become curled towards their tips, this undemanding evergreen will tolerate most conditions.
Carex comans 'Frosted Curls' is primarily grown for its foliage, which offers year-round interest, but it will also produce tiny, green flower spikes in summer. It's perfect for adding interest to winter pots, or for low-maintenance ground cover at the front of the border.
Carex comans 'Frosted Curls' is primarily grown for its foliage, which offers year-round interest, but it will also produce tiny, green flower spikes in summer. It's perfect for adding interest to winter pots, or for low-maintenance ground cover at the front of the border.
How to care for Carex comans Frosted Curls:
Plant Carex in well-drained soil, ideally enriched with organic matter, and choose a spot in full sun or light shade. Space plants to allow for their mature size and water regularly until established. Feed during the growing season and lift and divide crowded clumps in early spring to maintain vigour.
Most evergreen and semi-evergreen Carex don’t need cutting back in the the traditional sense. Instead, in late winter or early spring, just comb through the plant with your fingers or a rake to remove any dead or tatty foliage. If the plant looks untidy or has suffered winter damage, you can lightly trim back the worst leaves, but avoid hard pruning as it can spoil the natural shape and regrowth is quite slow.
Most evergreen and semi-evergreen Carex don’t need cutting back in the the traditional sense. Instead, in late winter or early spring, just comb through the plant with your fingers or a rake to remove any dead or tatty foliage. If the plant looks untidy or has suffered winter damage, you can lightly trim back the worst leaves, but avoid hard pruning as it can spoil the natural shape and regrowth is quite slow.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.4m
Eventual spread:
0.4m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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