38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Carex testacea
Orange New Zealand Sedge, Speckled Sedge
$8
PB3
Mature height:
40 - 60 cm
Mature width:
50 - 70 cm
A world-famous, remarkably beautiful native evergreen sedge forming a dense, gracefully arching fountain. Features fine, shimmering blades that transition dynamically from olive-green to a breathtaking, brilliant coppery-orange and fiery amber, especially at the tips.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Well-drained, average clay, loam, or sandy gravelly soil.
Sunlight
Full sun is essential for triggering the intense bright orange colouration.
Flower
Inconspicuous small brown flower spikes on long trailing stems.
Care & Maintenance
Carex testacea is a highly popular, low-maintenance sedge valued for its shifting orange and bronze seasonal foliage.
• Full sun is recommended for maximum coppery intensity.
• Requires no pruning; simply remove dead spring blades.
• Extremely drought-tolerant once it has established solid roots.
• A reliable choice for gravel gardens and borders.
Common Uses for
Carex testacea
01
Vivid Mass colour Border
Creates a spectacular, shimmering ribbon of fiery orange when lined along driveways and path perimeters.
02
Modern Xeriscaping Foil
Adds high-impact, low-maintenance colour contrast when paired with dark basalt stone or grey pebbles.
03
Commercial Low Beds
Widely used in modern urban landscapes for its reliable, bright, year-round graphic colour massing.
04
Patio Thriller Pots
Brings a gorgeous, weeping, colour-shifting feature to modern concrete terrace or balcony pots.
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