Carex oshimensis Evercream ('Ficre'PBR) (EverColor Series) (v)
Japanese sedge [Evercream]
An evergreen, clump-forming sedge with long, strappy variegated dark green foliage with cream to pale yellow margins. Inconspicuous brown flowers appear in summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Cream Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Brown | Green Cream Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Green Cream Yellow | |||
| Winter | Green Cream Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical 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
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Prefers moist but well-draining soil in sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Architectural
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
If required, can be cut back by half from April to July. Do not prune in autumn or winter
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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