Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA
Carex riparia 'Variegata'

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Carex riparia 'Variegata'

Synonym(s): Carex acuta 'Variegata Common Name: 'Sedge'

The new leaves emerge white, gradually turning green at the edges as they age. Deciduous. Showy tassels of reddish brown male flowers and black female flowers in summer. Jun-Aug. H90cm S90cm.

Care Instructions

Best grown in a moist, fertile soil in sun or partial shade. Will grow with its feet in water but perhaps better grown in a pot than in the ground as it has a tendancy to run.

  • Grasses & Bamboos
  • Good for ground cover
  • Good for partial shade
  • Good for sun
  • Good for boggy soil
  • Good for clay
  • Good for summer
  • 60cm to 90cm
  • Ground Cover
Plant No: 599

About Us

Macplants have been growing top-quality perennials and alpines in East Lothian since 1979. We specialise in hardy perennials and grow one of the UK's widest ranges. Of particular note are our collections of Himalayan Blue Poppies (Meconopsis), autumn Gentians, Sanguisorbas, Hostas plus over 50 varieties of perennial Geraniums. 

Our Contacts

Berrybank Nursery,
5 Boggs Holdings,
Pencaitland
East Lothian
EH34 5BA

01875 592871