Description
Gold is indeed found in pots in Ireland, but don't go chasing rainbows. It's in Kilkenny, where the plantsmen of Fitzgerald Nurseries select nifty mutations of Carex 'Evergold'. Rich green central stripe is flanked by orange margins in autumn.
Tray Size: 50 plants
Common Name: Sedge
USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 - 9
Mature Height: 19 inches
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Patent/Royalty: PP30466 .25 per plant included in tray price
Season: |
Neutral |
Pot Size: |
50 plant plug tray |
Common Name: |
Sedge |
Zone: |
6 |
Zone: |
7 |
Zone: |
8 |
Zone: |
9 |
Height: |
1-2 ft |
Light Preference: |
Full Sun |
Light Preference: |
Part Shade |
Patent - Royalty: |
PP30466 .25 per plant |
Genus: |
Carex |
Warranty
Plugs per Tray 50. Depth 2.31". Volume (max. dry) cubic inches: 4.64
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 60-70 F (days) 50-60 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
Soil EC: 1-1.5
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 8 - 10 weeks
Growing Info: Pinching not required.
Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at medium levels of 150 - 200 ppm N
Moisture Level: Grow plants evenly moist.
Watch for Pest and Disease: No serious insect or disease problems.
Vernalization Requirements: Not required.
Supplemental Lighting: None required.
Growth Regulators: Generally, not needed.
Day Length: Grown primarily for foliage.
Other: None
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 60-70 F (days) 50-60 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
Soil EC: 1-1.5
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 8 - 10 weeks
Growing Info: Pinching not required.
Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at medium levels of 150 - 200 ppm N
Moisture Level: Grow plants evenly moist.
Watch for Pest and Disease: No serious insect or disease problems.
Vernalization Requirements: Not required.
Supplemental Lighting: None required.
Growth Regulators: Generally, not needed.
Day Length: Grown primarily for foliage.
Other: None
