Orange New Zealand Sedge ‘Prairie Fire’
Orange New Zealand Sedge ‘Prairie Fire’
Carex testacea ‘Prairie Fire’
Carex testacea ‘Prairie Fire’
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- Intense orange leaf color for striking color accents in the garden.
- Wintergreen ornamental grass that also retains color in cold months.
- Compact and suitable for borders, rock gardens and planters.
- Low maintenance and easy to combine with other garden plants.
- Hardy and reliable garden plant that overwinters well in the Netherlands.
Carex testacea ‘Prairie Fire’ Orange New Zealand Sedge brings bold color to your garden with vibrant orange foliage and graceful, arching blades. This standout plant adds texture and life right from the first season.
In clumps, it forms a tidy, sturdy presence that suits borders and beds. Its evergreen look offers year-round interest in sunny spots.
Easy to grow in well-drained soil and full sun, it handles heat with confidence and provides lively color throughout the year in your outdoor space, a true statement plant. Sun-loving and resilient.
Watering
Keep Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire' evenly moist during the growing season, water deeply but avoid waterlogging; reduce watering in winter.
Maintenance
Remove spent foliage in late winter, apply a light fertiliser in spring, and divide clumps every 3–4 years to maintain vigor.
Standplaats
Plant in full sun to light shade on fertile, well-drained soil; it prefers moist garden conditions but tolerates average moisture and dislikes soggy clay.
Tips
Mulch to retain moisture, trim after flowering for a neat appearance, and monitor for stress if soils stay too wet.
Carex testacea ‘Prairie Fire’ — the orange sedge with fire-red and coppery tones that immediately catches the eye. This striking ornamental grass offers fine, flexible texture and a warm color accent in any green design.
As evergreen ornamental grasses, it enriches the palette of garden plants season after season, ideal for contrast, depth, and long-lasting visual impact.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 5 a 7 |
| Standing | Part shade, Full sun |
| Properties | Winter hardy., Evergreen., Rotting plant. |
| Flower color | Orange |
| Leaf color | Orange |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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