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CAREX comans 'Frosted Curls'
Commonly known as New Zealand sedge grass
Silver grey with curled leaves forming a graceful hummock
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EvergreenArching, narrow leaves curling at the tips.
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GreenFlower spikes
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Height60cm (24in) -
Spread45cm (18in)
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Ornamental grassesSummer-flowering perennial
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Full sunTolerates full sun as long as moist soil is maintained. -
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CAREX comans 'Frosted Curls'
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Additional Features
Good to knowTolerant of salt-laden air.
Pests & DiseasesAphids.
Place of originNew Zealand -
Flower ShapeSpikesFlowering heads 5-10mm (¼-½in) long on stems 45-60cm (18-24in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous borderCoastal / windswept
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsTolerates allAny moist soil. Will not tolerate extremes of wet or dry.
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Carex - Growing Guide
Grasses - Care Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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