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Plant Nest

Ornamental Sedge - Carex brunnea

Name: Ornamental Sedge - Carex brunnea
Brand: Plant Nest
SKU: Carex brunnea - Ornamental Sedge - 14cm
Price: 26.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

A neat, clumping sedge with fine green arching leaves. Ideal for borders, pots, and low maintenance planting across Melbourne gardens.

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Pot size:

14cm

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Quick Facts

Position

Full sun to semi shade. Performs best in well drained soil; ideal for Melbourne gardens.

Size

Approx. 40-60cm H × 40-60cm W; compact, clumping habit.

Water

Low to moderate; water regularly during establishment, drought tolerant once mature.

Uses

Borders, pots, mass planting, groundcover, and low maintenance landscapes.

Description

Carex brunnea is a compact, evergreen ornamental sedge valued for its fine, arching foliage and tidy form. It creates soft texture and movement in the garden, making it perfect for borders, rockeries, and container displays. Hardy and adaptable, it performs well in Melbourne’s conditions, tolerating both sun and partial shade. A reliable, low maintenance choice for adding structure and greenery year round.

Key Features:

Compact, fine leaved evergreen sedge ideal for modern landscapes.
Tolerates full sun and semi shade in Melbourne climates.
Low maintenance and drought tolerant once established.
Perfect for borders, pots, and mass planting.
Adds soft texture and structure to mixed garden designs.

Growing & Care Guide

Soil: Prefers well drained soils; tolerates sandy and clay types when established.
Light: Full sun to semi shade; performs well in a range of light conditions.
Watering: Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once established.
Fertiliser: Apply a slow release fertiliser annually in spring for lush growth.
Maintenance: Trim back old foliage in late winter to encourage fresh regrowth
Flowering: Produces small, inconspicuous flower spikes above foliage in spring.

Landscaping Ideas

Use Carex brunnea as a compact border or edging plant along paths, garden beds, or rockeries. It’s ideal for mass planting incontemporary landscapes, mixed native plantings, or container gardens. Pairs beautifully with Lomandra, Dianella, and Westringiafor a low water, structured design.

Expert Tip

For a neat, lush appearance, cut back old or damaged leaves in late winter or early spring.

FAQ's

Q: Is Carex brunnea a native species?

It is native to parts of Asia and Australia but performs exceptionally well in Melbourne gardens.

Q: Can it grow in shade?

Yes. It tolerates semi shade and even filtered light under trees.

Q: How often should it be trimmed?

Trim back annually in late winter to remove old foliage and maintain a compact form.

Why Choose Plant Nest?

At Plant Nest, we make it easy to buy plants online with delivery direct to your door. Every plant is hand-selected for quality, carefully packed, and backed by expert advice so you can grow with confidence.

Plant Nest Ornamental Sedge - Carex brunnea

$33.95

$26.95

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