38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Carex comans 'Red'
Red Frosted Curls Sedge
$8
PB3
Mature height:
30 - 40 cm
Mature width:
40 - 50 cm
A beautiful, ultra-fine textured native evergreen sedge forming a dense, cascading horizontal mound. Features thread-like, flowing blades of a rich reddish-bronze to deep coppery-brown colour, ending in delicate, tightly curled pale tips that spill over edges like water.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Adaptable; requires well-drained loam, sand, or light clay soil.
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; best bronze tone develops in the sun.
Flower
Inconspicuous tiny brown spikes in summer.
Care & Maintenance
Carex comans 'Red' is a popular, fine-textured grass that offers graceful, cascading bronze-red foliage throughout the year.
• Best in full sun to maintain red tones.
• Requires minimal attention; groom in spring to clear.
• Tolerates various soil conditions provided they are draining.
• Water during the first year to ensure healthy roots.
Common Uses for
Carex comans 'Red'
01
Retaining Wall Drape
Planted along the crown of stone or timber walls to spill downwards in a dense, cascading bronze curtain.
02
Pathway Softening Ribbon
Weaves fluidly along hard concrete walkway borders to soften crisp straight lines with motion.
03
Modern Minimalist Grid
Delivers an exceptional, low-growing velvet-textured colour block across modern courtyard grids.
04
Container Ground Dress
Cloaks the bare soil at the base of tall specimen plants inside decorative patio pots with a fine mat.
Visit Us Today
We’re a local, onsite nursery located in Alexandra.
All plants are selected and purchased in person so you can see quality, size, and suitability before you buy.
38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra
Opening Hours
You’re welcome to visit during our open hours, or arrange a time that suits you by appointment.
August - May:
Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
June - July:
By Appointment Only