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Carex conica 'Snowline' (Miniature variegated sedge)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.25m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.15m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Carex conica 'Snowline'

Other names: Miniature variegated sedge, Sedge 'Snowline', Carex conica 'Marginata', Carex conica 'Hime-kan-suge', Variegated Japanese sedge


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Genus: Carex

Variety or cultivar: 'Snowline' _ 'Snowline' is a small, clump-forming, evergreen perennial with arching tufts of dark green, white-margined leaves and small, dark brown-purple flowers borne on slender stems in early summer.

Carex conica 'Snowline' is: Evergreen

Flower: Dark-purple, Dark-brown in Summer

Foliage: White, Variegated, Dark-green in All seasons

Habit: Clump-forming

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Specific pests: Aphids

General care

Pruning: In summer cut out any dead leaves.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Division, Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Carex conica 'Snowline' (Miniature variegated sedge) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.25m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers, Prairie planting

Cultivation: Plant in fertile soil in sun or part shade. Tolerant of both damp and dry conditions.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained, Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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