Carex Frosted Curls, known as Carex comans or New Zealand Hair Sedge, is an evergreen ornamental grass native to New Zealand. Takii developed this variety for its compact habit and curled silver-tipped foliage. It reaches 10" tall with pale green, silvery leaves that form tufts of soft, curling foliage. Flourishing in full sun or partial shade, this plant excels in combination containers and sloped borders where its unique foliage cascades. It requires little more than regular water, offering contrast and whimsy in the garden, and is hardy in zone 7-10. For a taller ornamental grass, try growing Carex Colorgrass Phoenix Green. Our seedling plugs arrive ready to plant in your final containers.
Carex Frosted Curls Selling Tips
Sell Carex Frosted Curls to customers looking for color contrast or foliage to add to a mixed container or landscape border. This plant offers a clumping, arching habit 10" tall that is well-suited to use in patio pots and along paths. Unique pale-green foliage with silvery curled ends adds a graceful beauty to the landscape year-round in zone 7-10. Create a diverse, attractive landscape by pairing Carex Frosted Curls with Lavender, Euphorbia, Sedum, Heuchera, Thyme, and spring-blooming bulbs.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 10-12" apart in well-drained soil in full or partial sun.
2. Water occasionally or more in dry weather.
3. In climates colder than zone 7, remove plants after frost or overwinter containers in a protected area.
General Growing Tips For Your Seedling Tray
For best results with Carex Frosted Curls, grow one seedling plug per 6-inch or one to three per gallon container. Use well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5-7.0, EC of 0.5-1.5 mS/cm, average daily temperatures of 70-75, and moderate feed (150-200 ppm N). This plant grows best in full sun and doesn't require PGRs. Watch for root rot, aphids, and spider mites.
Flowering
This plant is grown for its foliage.
Pinching
This plant doesn't require pinching.
Spacing
We recommend spacing 4-inch containers 6-8" apart and gallon containers 12-18" apart for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration around the base and foliage of each plant. Adjust spacing as needed in your greenhouse.
Height Control
This plant doesn't require PGRs.
Pests
Scout for aphids and spider mites as part of your greenhouse's Integrated Pest Management program. Prevention and early intervention are the best methods of pest control.
Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that cause damage by sucking sap from plant tissue. They reproduce quickly and are particularly attracted to young growth. Curling and yellowed leaves, stunted growth, and stickiness on leaves are signs of an infestation. These insects also spread diseases and reproduce rapidly. Use biological controls or horticultural oils to discourage and kill aphids.
Spider Mites are tiny pests that cause stippling, yellowing, and webbing on foliage by feeding on plant sap. They flourish in warm, dry environments. Use correct water and fertilizing practices; over-fertilizing can attract spider mites. Proper humidity levels, predatory mites or ladybugs, and insecticidal soaps or oils may prevent or address a spider mite infestation.
Disease
Carex Frosted Curls isn't prone to disease. Root rot can occur in overly wet conditions. Use well-draining soil, water at the base of each plant in the morning, and provide good airflow in your greenhouse.
Root Rot occurs in poorly drained or overly wet soil, which becomes the host for several types of fungi. It causes stunted growth, wilting, and root system decay. Prevention is the best treatment, and you will avoid most root rot problems by using clean, well-draining media, appropriate containers, and good watering practices for finishing seedling plugs. Inspect plants for signs of disease regularly. Repot infected plants in well-draining soil, adjust your watering schedule, provide better airflow, and use a fungicide if needed.
Planting Carex Frosted Curls Liners
We recommend growing one seedling plug per 6-inch container or one to three per gallon container. Use well-drained soil and center or evenly space the seedling plugs in the containers.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Carex Frosted Curls Quick Reference Guide
| 10 Inch crop time | 13-14 Weeks |
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| Bloom Period | Year Round |
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| Color | Pale green |
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| Habit | Upright |
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| Height | 10 inches |
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| Light | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
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| Minimum Temp | 65 |
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| Perennial Zone | 7-10 |
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| Water Needs | Moderate |
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| Patented Plant | No |
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