Carex Panicea 'Pamira' | Ornamental Grass
Dreamy blue ornamental grass
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Carex Panicea 'Pamira'
Ornamental Grass
- A small native swamp sedge, AKA Carnation Grass as it looks rather like the foliage of carnations and has the same attractive blue-grey colour
- Strong and healthy plants with no pruning needed
- A very hardy perennial plant which grows up to 65cm high and is easy to grow and care for
- Perfect for wildlife gardens, coastal locations and cottage gardens
- Pest and disease proof
- Purple-black flower stems form in summer, turning to attrractive seed heads in autumn
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Carex Panicea 'Pamira' is highly suitable for 30 cm pots, providing structural interest in temperatures up to 25°C.
How big does it get?
Carex Panicea 'Pamira' typically reaches a mature height of 30 cm and a spread of 30 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Carex Panicea 'Pamira' requires full sun or partial shade to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Carex Panicea 'Pamira' prefers moist but well-drained soil, adapting well to various soil types and typical British weather.
How much watering does this plant need?
Once established, Carex Panicea 'Pamira' is quite drought-tolerant and only requires watering every 10 to 14 days, providing around 1.5 cm of water, though it will appreciate a thorough soaking when temperatures exceed 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Carex Panicea 'Pamira' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Carex 'Pamira' has an RHS rating of H5, withstanding temperatures down to -15°C, making it hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters.
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