A neat, evergreen clump of fine, arching foliage brings year-round texture to planting schemes, particularly where other grasses may struggle. The slender, mid to dark green leaves form a dense mound that works well in shady borders, rockeries and containers, adding a soft contrast to broader-leaved plants.
Small, pale brown to yellowish-green flower spikes appear in spring, sitting neatly among the foliage without distracting from its graceful form. Compact and easy to place, Carex 'Kyoto' is a useful choice for edging paths, filling gaps in a mixed border or adding structure to a container display.
Small, pale brown to yellowish-green flower spikes appear in spring, sitting neatly among the foliage without distracting from its graceful form. Compact and easy to place, Carex 'Kyoto' is a useful choice for edging paths, filling gaps in a mixed border or adding structure to a container display.
How to care for Carex Kyoto:
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:
0.5m
Eventual spread:
0.5m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Slow growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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