Carex buchananii (Leatherleaf Sedge) seeds

Unusual, evergreen grass, native to New Zealand, with finely textured, coppery brown leaves with a hint of pink in summer.  Forms a dense mound of elegantly drooping foliage with silvery white flower spikes from July to September.

Fantastic for adding form, colour and texture to a mixed border and will grow just about anywhere!

Hardy Perennial
Height & Spread: 50-100cm
Flowers: July to September
Position: Sun or semi-shade in any soil

Packet of 25 seeds

GROWING GUIDE

Sowing:  Sow at any time of year except early to mid summer.  Sow in pots/trays on the surface of a moist, free-draining seed compost and just cover the seeds with sieved compost or vermiculite.  Propagate at about 17 to 22C in a propagator or seal in a polythene bag and place on a windowsill shaded from direct sun.

Check regularly to make sure the compost is moist at all times and water as necessary.  Germination should begin after about 14-28 days but may take longer.

Growing: Grow the seedlings on, shaded from direct sunlight and when large enough to handle, pot up individually into 8 or 9cm pots. Grow the plants on, watering as needed and when established gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting out in the garden after all risk of frost has passed.