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Carex oshimensis 'Eversheen'PBR (EverColor Series) (v)

Japanese sedge 'Eversheen'

A sedge cultivar with a dwarf habit and robust growth. Its variegated foliage is lime green centred, with deep green margins and brown flowers appear during the summer.

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Brown Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

North–facing or South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Cyperaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Carex can be deciduous or evergreen, rhizomatous or tufted perennials, with triangular stems bearing linear or strap-shaped leaves and short or long spikes of tiny green or brown flowers

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Prefers moist but well-draining soil in sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by division or from seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Prairie planting
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required. Remove dead leaves in summer

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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