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Carex caryophyllea 'The Beatles' (Mop head sedge 'The Beatles' )
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0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Carex caryophyllea 'The Beatles'
Other names
Mop head sedge 'The Beatles' , Spring sedge 'The Beatles'
Genus
Carex Carex
Variety or Cultivar
'The Beatles' _ 'The Beatles' is a deciduous perennial with narrow, bright green leaves borne on erect stems and spikes of golden-brown inconspicuous flowers in mid- to late spring.
Carex caryophyllea 'The Beatles' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Brown, Golden-yellow in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Bright-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Carex caryophyllea 'The Beatles' (Mop head sedge 'The Beatles' ) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Planted in groups
Cultivation
Plant in moist soil in full or partial shade. When grown in shade the leaves are darker green.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Carex caryophyllea 'The Beatles'
Other names
Mop head sedge 'The Beatles' , Spring sedge 'The Beatles'
Genus
Carex Carex
Variety or Cultivar
'The Beatles' _ 'The Beatles' is a deciduous perennial with narrow, bright green leaves borne on erect stems and spikes of golden-brown inconspicuous flowers in mid- to late spring.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Brown, Golden-yellow in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Bright-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Carex caryophyllea 'The Beatles' (Mop head sedge 'The Beatles' ) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Planted in groups
Cultivation
Plant in moist soil in full or partial shade. When grown in shade the leaves are darker green.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Soil types: | Clay, Loamy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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