Carex petriei 'Milk Chocolate®' | Ornamental Grass
Deliciously different chocolate brown grass
Grown by Jack
Hereford
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Carex petriei 'Milk Chocolate®'
Ornamental Grass
- A deliciously different evergreen sedge with cascades of warm, chocolate-brown foliage
- Strong and healthy plants with no pruning needed
- A very hardy perennial plant which grows up to 35cm high and is easy to grow and care for
- Perfect for pots, gravel gardens and patios
- Pest and disease proof
What to expect
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Carex petriei 'Milk Chocolate' is highly suitable for 30 cm pots, providing structural interest in temperatures up to 25°C.
How big does it get?
Carex petriei 'Milk Chocolate' typically reaches a mature height of 40 cm and a spread of 40 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Carex petriei 'Milk Chocolate®' requires full sun or partial shade to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Carex petriei 'Milk Chocolate®' 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 petriei 'Milk Chocolate®' 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 petriei 'Milk Chocolate®' 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 petriei 'Milk Chocolate' holds 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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