Carex riparia Variegata
Carex riparia Variegata
Carex riparia Variegata
Carex riparia Variegata
River Sedge, Greater pond Sedge, Greater bank Sedge
Well-rooted young plant. Good packaging.
Nathalie F., 03/12/2019
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Description
Carex riparia 'Variegata' is a beautiful aquatic grass with an upright habit and underground creeping rhizomes. Its foliage somewhat resembles that of a variegated Miscanthus. The particularly decorative foliage is green with wide silver-white stripes. It is sometimes even completely white, especially in young spring leaves. Its rapid spread can be a disadvantage in a small garden. On the other hand, a large colony near a pond or a slow-flowing stream is of great ornamental interest. The river sedge is also an excellent filtering plant for purifying water bodies, and is very effective in stabilising riverbanks.
Carex riparia, commonly known as the River Sedge, is a perennial grass in the Cyperaceae family. It is a very common species in wet and marshy areas of Europe, Asia, and North Africa. This grass grows from vigorous creeping rhizomes. However, the 'Variegata' cultivar is slightly less vigorous than the classic species. The vegetation emerges from the ground in spring. The foliage forms an upright tuft that can reach 1m (3ft) in height and spread without a theoretical limit. The leaves are long, linear, and 1 to 2cm (1in) wide. Often completely white when they emerge, they gradually turn green but retain white lines with silvery reflections. The modest flowering takes place from May to July. It forms green inflorescences that become dark brown. The foliage dries up in winter.
Carex riparia 'Variegata' can be planted along the edge of a natural pond, whether intended for swimming or not, or near a stream. It is frost-resistant and thrives in full sun or partial shade. To accompany it, you can choose, for example, the flowering rush, bulrush, purple loosestrife, or even ribbon grass picta; these are all riverside plants that will not be smothered by this grass.
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riparia
Variegata
Cyperaceae
River Sedge, Greater pond Sedge, Greater bank Sedge
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It is a hardy species and easy to grow. It colonises damp, heavy and marshy soils. It also tolerates any ordinary moist soil, preferably in full sun.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.