Add beautiful colour and texture to your outdoor space with Carex Evergold, an award-winning evergreen Japanese Sedge admired for its distinctive golden-yellow and green striped foliage. Its elegant arching leaves form a compact cascading mound, creating movement and structure throughout the year.
Ideal for brightening shaded areas, this versatile ornamental grass thrives in woodland gardens, borders, patio containers, and contemporary planting schemes. The luminous variegated foliage creates a striking contrast against darker plants, making it a valuable choice for adding depth and interest to garden designs.
Easy to grow and low maintenance, Carex Evergold provides reliable evergreen colour through every season. Supplied as an established 2 litre pot plant, ready to plant and enjoy in your garden.
As a natural living product, each plant may vary slightly in size, shape, and colour depending on seasonal growing conditions.
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Carex oshimensis 'Evergold'
- Common Name: Japanese Sedge
- Plant Type: Evergreen Ornamental Grass / Sedge
- Pot Size: 2 Litre (Approx. 17cm)
- Foliage Colour: Golden Yellow with Green Margins
- Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade
- Growth Habit: Compact, Clump Forming, Arching
- Mature Height: Approx. 25–35cm
- Mature Spread: Approx. 35–45cm
- Hardiness: Hardy Evergreen Perennial
- Suitable For: Shaded Borders, Containers, Woodland Gardens, Edging, Rock Gardens
Care
Plant in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade or dappled shade for the best foliage colour. Water regularly during dry periods, especially while establishing. Remove old or damaged leaves in late winter or early spring to maintain a fresh appearance. Mulch annually to help retain moisture.
