Uncinia rubra
£12.95
(Red Hook Sedge) A handsome New Zealand native, Uncinia rubra is a colourful, evergreen small grass with glossy reddish-bronze leaves that is a real 'show stopper' for a front of border position.
A handsome New Zealand native, Uncinia rubra is a colourful, evergreen small grass with glossy reddish-bronze leaves that is a real 'show stopper' for a front of border position.
Narrow flower spikes, produced in mid to late summer are dark brown and are barely noticed against the vivid foliage. Red hook sedge also makes a good container plant.
- Position: Full sun or partial shade.
- Soil: Well drained yet moist, fertile soil.
- Hardiness: Hardy.
- Flowering Period: July - August.
- Rate of Growth: Slow.
- Habit: Uncinia rubra grows to be a small, clump forming grass.
- Height: 30 cm (1 ft)
- Spread: 30 cm (1 ft)
- Notes: Uncinia rubra is most effective when planted in small groups.
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Data sheet
- How Much Sun
- Full Sun, Light Shade
- Eventual Size
- Grass - Small
- Growing Conditions
- Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Dry/Sandy, Site: Windy, Site: Coastal Areas, Soil: Alkaline
- Special Features
- Foliage - Purple/Red, Suitable for Containers, Evergreen
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(Red Hook Sedge) A handsome New Zealand native, Uncinia rubra is a colourful, evergreen small grass with glossy reddish-bronze leaves that is a real 'show stopper' for a front of border position.