Carex scaposa
Cherry Blossom Sedge
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Finally, a sedge for those who love bright and showy. This Carex stands out from the crowd with cherry-blossom pink spikes that rise above wide, green foliage. Dr. Richard Olsen, Director of the US National Arboretum, brought us this delightful sedge from the Kunming Botanical Garden in China. It’s native to stream sides and slopes in southern China and Vietnam. The foliage is arching and attractive, with broad blades up to 1.25” wide, narrowing at the tips. The flowers are borne on sturdy scapes—the scaposa to which the botanical name refers. In our experience and in reports from others, it is a repeat bloomer, offering pink flowers in early spring and early fall. It can take a couple of seasons to establish and become full, so patience is rewarded. We’ve found it to be a strong performer in the moist, well-drained media of container plantings. It’s a showy choice for those of you in zones 7-9.
To help continue their exploration and conservation efforts, $0.10 from every plant sold will be donated to the US National Arboretum.
Zone
7-9
Growth Cycle
Cool
Features
- Outstanding in Container
- Shade Tolerant
GROWER INFO & TIPS
- Growth rate: slow-medium
- Grow in 1, 2 or 3 gallon
- Grow in well-drained soil
- Water needs: keep moist, not wet
- Fertilizing: use a slow-release, low-medium rate fertilizer
- Possible pests: spidermites, aphids, thrips, Rhizoctonia
- Overwintering: cold frame with clear poly; do not overwater
- Prefers light shade
*Note: please adapt these suggestions as needed to accommodate your local conditions.
LANDSCAPING INFO
- One of our showiest sedges
- Spiky, pink blooms brighten up shade
- Gorgeous, broad, dark green foliage adds texture
- A repeat bloomer—gives color in spring and fall
- Full, but compact, habit fits most gardens
- A lush ground cover for partial shade
