{"product_id":"carex-in-varieties-p17-138","title":"Carex in Varieties \/ 17Cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:a94cb7c7-4ff5-405f-84d7-d9119bbdb77e-19\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:a94cb7c7-4ff5-405f-84d7-d9119bbdb77e-19\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:a94cb7c7-4ff5-405f-84d7-d9119bbdb77e-19\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-40\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"f2b313b6-8919-40d1-b2c1-f5bf8b9d3427\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5-instant\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCarex Mixed Varieties\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarex\u003c\/em\u003e species and varieties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied in a 17cm (P17) pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed selection of evergreen ornamental sedges • Graceful arching foliage • Year-round colour and texture • Excellent for borders and containers • Neat, clump-forming habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mixed selection of \u003cstrong\u003eCarex\u003c\/strong\u003e includes a range of evergreen ornamental sedges grown for their elegant, arching foliage and reliable year-round garden interest. As this is an assorted collection, the exact variety supplied will vary. Foliage may be rich green, blue-green, bronze or attractively variegated, with differences in leaf width, texture and mature size between individual plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll selections share a tidy, clump-forming habit that brings texture and gentle movement to planting schemes throughout the year. Most remain well behaved in the garden, although some selections may self-seed in favourable conditions, so occasional seedlings can simply be removed if they appear. These versatile sedges combine beautifully with flowering perennials, shrubs and ornamental grasses and are equally at home in mixed borders, woodland-style planting, gravel gardens, around ponds or in patio containers, where their evergreen foliage provides lasting interest through every season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvergreen foliage provides colour and texture throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGracefully arching leaves soften borders, paths and hard landscaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally clump-forming and easy to maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlends beautifully with perennials, ferns, grasses and shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for both naturalistic and contemporary planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCarex\u003c\/em\u003e species and varieties\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrnamental Sedge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen perennial sedge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen; green, blue-green, bronze or variegated depending on variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeasonal Interest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAttractive foliage throughout the year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDense, clump-forming with gracefully arching leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun or partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVaries by variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVaries by variety; gradually forms a wider clump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardy in Irish gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePosition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun or partial shade. Most varieties perform best where the soil remains evenly moist, although established plants generally tolerate short dry periods better than prolonged drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, water during extended dry spells, particularly plants growing in containers where compost dries more quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Carex also grows well in quality peat-free, loam-based compost in outdoor containers, provided excess water can drain away freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardiness and Winter Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese hardy evergreen sedges are well suited to Irish gardens and retain their foliage throughout the year. After particularly cold or exposed winters, some leaves may become weathered, but fresh growth will emerge in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoutine Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than cutting the entire plant back, gently comb through the foliage in late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged leaves. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring if required to encourage healthy new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixed borders and woodland-style planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGravel and contemporary gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatio pots and outdoor containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePond margins and other moisture-retentive areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftening pathways, steps and larger planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a mixed assortment of \u003cem\u003eCarex\u003c\/em\u003e species and varieties. Foliage colour, leaf width, mature height and overall appearance will vary between individual plants. Some selections may also self-seed in suitable conditions. The description includes only the characteristics shared across the current assortment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in a 17cm (P17) pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixed selection of \u003cem\u003eCarex\u003c\/em\u003e varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvergreen ornamental sedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for borders, containers, gravel gardens and outdoor planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety supplied will be selected from the available assortment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plantline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54581112439117,"sku":"8719323164215","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/easygarden.ie\/products\/carex-in-varieties-p17-138","provider":"Easy Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}