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Orange Green New Zealand Sedge - Carex testacea

Name: Orange Green New Zealand Sedge - Carex testacea
Brand: Plant Nest
SKU: Carex testacea - 7cm
Price: 7.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

A hardy, weeping sedge with bright orange-green foliage. Ideal for modern, coastal, or low water landscapes in Melbourne gardens.

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Pot size:

7cm

7cm 14cm

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Quick Facts

Position

Full sun to part shade; performs best in well drained soils.

Size

Approx. 40cm H × 40cm W; neat, tufting, weeping habit.

Water

Low once established; drought tolerant and suitable for coastal areas.

Uses

Borders, mass planting, rockeries, coastal gardens, and containers.

Description

Carex testacea is a vibrant, fine leaved sedge native to New Zealand, featuring distinctive orange and green foliage that forms graceful, arching mounds. Hardy and drought tolerant, it adds colour, texture, and movement to landscapes year round. Ideal for Melbourne’s variable climate, it thrives in full sun and coastal conditions, making it a reliable choice for both residential and commercial gardens.

Key Features:

Bright orange green foliage providing year round colour.
Tidy, arching habit that softens landscape edges and pathways.
Highly drought and salt spray tolerant. Ideal for coastal gardens.
Low maintenance and suitable for mass planting or containers.
Performs well in full sun and adapts to various soil types.

Growing & Care Guide

Soil: Prefers well drained soil; adapts to sandy or loamy soils and tolerates mild clay.
Light: Full sun to part shade; foliage colour intensifies in full sun.
Watering: Low; water regularly during establishment, then occasionally in dry periods.
Fertiliser: Apply a slow release fertiliser annually in spring for lush growth.
Maintenance: Trim back old foliage in late winter to promote fresh new growth.
Flowering: Produces fine brown flower spikes in summer above the foliage.

Landscaping Ideas

Use Carex testacea in mass plantings, along borders, or as a container specimen for a soft, textural look. Its orange tones pairbeautifully with silver and green foliage, making it ideal for modern, coastal, or Mediterranean designs. Perfect for Melbourne’s low water and sustainable gardens.

Expert Tip

Plant in full sun to achieve the strongest orange colour and most compact habit.

FAQ's

Q: Is Carex testacea frost tolerant?

Yes. It handles frost and performs well in Melbourne’s cool winters.

Q: Can it grow near the coast?

Absolutely. It thrives in coastal conditions and tolerates salt spray.

Q: How often should it be cut back?

Once a year in late winter to encourage new, clean foliage growth.

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 Orange Green New Zealand Sedge - Carex testacea

$9.95

$7.95

On sale