10x Carex Dipsacea - $2.99 each
Carex dipsacea
Overview
Carex dipsacea is a fine-textured New Zealand native sedge valued for its graceful, arching habit and warm bronze-green tones. Hardy, adaptable, and low-maintenance, it suits both ornamental and ecological planting schemes.
Key Features
Foliage: Narrow, arching leaves in green, bronze, and copper tones; colour intensifies in cooler months.
Flowers / Fruit: Inconspicuous brown seedheads held above the foliage in summer; useful for habitat value.
Form & Habit: Tufted, arching clumps that create soft movement in the landscape.
Growth Rate: Moderate.
Cultural & Ecological Value: Excellent for wetland enhancement, stream margins, rain gardens, wildlife habitat, and erosion control.
Mature Size
| Attribute | Size |
|---|---|
| Height | 40–60cm |
| Spread | 40–60cm |
| Form | Tufted, arching |
Ideal Growing Conditions
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Light | Full sun to part shade |
| Water | Moderate; tolerates wet or periodically boggy soils |
| Soil | Prefers free-draining to damp soils; thrives in organically rich substrates |
| pH Range | Neutral to slightly acidic |
| Frost Tolerance | Hardy throughout New Zealand |
Landscaping & Garden Uses
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Ideal for wetland planting, riparian zones, and rain gardens
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Softens edges in mixed native borders
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Great for mass planting, slope stabilisation, and naturalistic landscapes
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Works well in container plantings or around ponds and water features
Care & Maintenance
Pruning: Trim old foliage annually to refresh growth.
Watering: Keep moist during establishment; tolerates both wet and drier periods once established.
Feeding: Generally not required; can benefit from a light feed in spring.
Pests & Diseases: Typically pest- and disease-free.
Additional Tips
Excellent planted in drifts for texture and natural movement. Performs well in both urban gardens and restoration projects.
Fun Fact / Botanical Insight
Carex dipsacea is found naturally across many regions of Aotearoa, often marking transitional zones between wetland and dryland ecosystems.
Why Choose Carex dipsacea?
A resilient, attractive, and ecologically valuable sedge that brings texture, movement, and year-round structure to landscapes.
Pot Size: These are our standard size in 7cm square pots.
Pot Size:
Standard Pot = 7cm Square
Large Pot = 9cm Square
Extra Large Pot = 1.5L Round
Use this guide to see how many plants of your selected pot size fit into a half or full carton.
Standard Pot = 25 plants per Carton
Large Pot= 10 plants per Carton
Extra Large Pot = 5 plants per Carton
Urban- $16.55 per Carton Rural- $23.85 per Carton
Standard Pot = 50 plants per Carton
Large Pot= 25 plants per Carton
Extra Large Pot = 10 plants per Carton
Urban- $16.55 per Carton Rural- $23.85 per Carton
Product Size:
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