Carex pendula 1 Litre

Description

Carex pendula –  pendulous sedge

Carex pendula, commonly known as Pendulous Sedge, is a bold and elegant native marginal grass that adds height, movement, and natural structure to pond margins and damp garden areas. Its long arching deep green foliage creates a soft flowing appearance, while the distinctive drooping flower spikes add dramatic texture throughout summer.

This impressive moisture-loving perennial is ideal for creating a natural wildlife pond aesthetic and works particularly well in larger planting schemes, woodland-style gardens, and wetland areas. The graceful cascading foliage helps soften pond edges beautifully while providing year-round architectural interest.

During the flowering season, tall stems rise above the foliage carrying long pendulous seed heads that sway gently in the breeze, bringing movement and texture to the pondside display. The dense clump-forming habit also provides excellent shelter for insects, amphibians, and other wildlife around the water’s edge.

Carex pendula is fully hardy, easy to grow, and highly adaptable, thriving in shallow water, damp soils, and partially shaded conditions. Once established, it requires very little maintenance and creates a strong naturalistic feature within the garden.

Key Features

• Elegant arching evergreen-style foliage
• Distinctive drooping flower and seed heads
• Excellent for wildlife ponds and natural planting
• Adds height and movement to pond margins
• Ideal for damp soil and shallow water
• Hardy and easy to maintain

Planting Information

• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Planting depth: 0–5cm
• Height: 90–150cm
• Spread: 60–100cm
• Flowering period: May – July
• Growth rate: Moderate to fast
• Hardiness: Fully hardy

Care Advice

Plant in aquatic compost using a marginal basket or directly into consistently damp soil. Position in shallow pond margins, bog gardens, or moist borders. Remove old or damaged foliage in late winter or early spring to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage healthy new growth.

If you have any questions about this Carex pendula 1 Litre plant and whether it’s the right product for your pond, please contact us and a member of our friendly pond team will be more than happy to answer all of your questions.

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