Description

Buy Carex ‘Everest’ online from our UK nursery. Carex oshimensis ‘Everest’ forms a neat, arching clump of narrow, glossy green leaves with crisp white margins. It brightens shady spots and pots all year round.

Carex, the ornamental sedges, are evergreen, grass-like plants that form neat, arching clumps of fine leaves in shades of bronze, copper, gold, green or cream. They give year-round texture and movement to borders, gravel gardens and containers.

Key features of Carex ‘Everest’

• Plant type: Evergreen ornamental grass-like plant
• Season of interest: Year-round foliage
• Look: Green leaves with bright white margins
• Height and spread: 0.3m x 0.4m
• Position: Sun or part shade
• Soil: Well-drained soil, ideally not too dry
• Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens
• Supplied in: 3L pot
• Best for: containers and edging, contemporary borders, winter interest, border edging

Why choose Carex ‘Everest’?

• White-edged evergreen leaves
• Neat, arching clump
• Brightens shade

Where to plant Carex ‘Everest’

Carex ‘Everest’ grows best in sun or part shade, in well-drained soil, ideally not too dry. It is a good choice for containers and edging, and also works well for contemporary borders, winter interest and border edging. Mix it with heucheras, ferns, spring bulbs and other grasses for contrast in colour and form.

How to plant Carex ‘Everest’

Water the plant well in its pot an hour before planting. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth, loosen the soil at the base, and mix in some garden compost. Set the plant at the same level it sat in the pot, backfill, firm gently and water in thoroughly.

How to care for Carex ‘Everest’

Water during dry spells in the first year. Little feeding needed. Comb through to remove dead leaves in spring; no cutting back needed. No cutting back needed; comb through the clump with gloved fingers in spring to remove dead leaves. It can rot in waterlogged soil; otherwise it is largely trouble-free.

Growing Carex ‘Everest’ in a pot

Perfect for pots and window boxes. Use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3, make sure the pot has drainage holes, and water regularly in summer, as containers dry out faster than borders.

Grown in the UK, for UK gardens

Our plants are nursery-grown at St Annes in North West England, raised outdoors and in tunnels in real UK weather rather than a hothouse, so they arrive healthy, acclimatised and well rooted. This Carex ‘Everest’ is supplied in a 3L pot. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.

Frequently asked questions

How big does Carex ‘Everest’ grow?
Carex ‘Everest’ typically reaches 0.3m x 0.4m, depending on position, soil and pruning.

When does Carex ‘Everest’ look its best?
Its main season of interest is year-round foliage, when it shows green leaves with bright white margins.

Is Carex ‘Everest’ hardy?
Hardy in most UK gardens.

How do I prune Carex ‘Everest’?
No cutting back needed; comb through the clump with gloved fingers in spring to remove dead leaves.

Should I cut back Carex ‘Everest’?
No. Simply comb out dead leaves in spring; cutting it back can spoil the shape.

Is Carex ‘Everest’ evergreen?
Yes. It keeps its foliage through winter, giving year-round colour and texture.

Add Carex ‘Everest’ to your basket today and enjoy year-round foliage interest in your garden.