{"product_id":"carex-buchananii-carex-buchananii-cotswold-grown-perennial","title":"Carex buchananii - Buchanan's Sedge - British Grown Perennial","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarex buchananii, commonly known as Buchanan’s Sedge, is a distinctive evergreen ornamental sedge prized for its fine, upright foliage in rich shades of copper, bronze and cinnamon. Its graceful, arching leaves bring movement and texture to borders throughout the year, making it a fantastic choice for contemporary, gravel and prairie-style gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many ornamental grasses, this New Zealand native is actually a sedge, offering year-round interest with very little maintenance. It looks particularly striking when planted in groups or paired with plants featuring silver, purple or green foliage, adding warmth and contrast in every season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEvergreen • Architectural • Low Maintenance • Drought Tolerant • Great for Containers • Wildlife Friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall, inconspicuous brown flower spikes appear in summer but are not the main ornamental feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSlender, upright to gently arching evergreen leaves in warm bronze, copper and cinnamon tones provide colour and texture throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCarex buchananii\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBuchanan’s Sedge, Leatherleaf Sedge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNew Zealand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn late winter or early spring, gently comb through the foliage by hand or with a rake to remove dead leaves. Trim away any damaged or untidy foliage as required, but avoid cutting the whole plant back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvides shelter for beneficial insects and adds valuable year-round structure to wildlife-friendly gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThrives in full sun or partial shade. The richest bronze colouring develops in a sunny position, although it also grows well in light shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season while establishing. Once established, it is fairly drought tolerant, only requiring additional watering during prolonged dry spells or when grown in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrefers moist but well-drained soil and adapts well to sandy, loamy or clay soils, provided drainage is good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring. Container-grown plants may benefit from occasional feeding during the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe warm bronze foliage is at its best when planted alongside silver foliage, deep greens or purple-leaved plants. Plant in groups for maximum impact, and avoid waterlogged soils during winter to keep plants healthy for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":44193431781629,"sku":"1779688038961","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/buchanans-sedge-carex-buchananii-cotswold-grown-perennial-880226.jpg?v=1699048686","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/carex-buchananii-carex-buchananii-cotswold-grown-perennial","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}