Uncinia rubra

Description

Burgundy foliage which is perfect for the border to bring foliage and colour contrast.

Flowering: Spring – Summer

Hardiness: Hardy

Height: 30m

Spread: 25cm

Further information:

Keeps it’s excellent colour throughout the seasons. Very attractive with the frost on the leaves in winter.

Common Name: Red hook sedge

Life Cycle: Perennial

Family: Cyperaceae

Foliage:  linear

Basic Colour: ( red )

Flower Colour: brown

Natural Flowering:  June – July

Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Height with Flowers: 30cm

Soil Requirements:  well-drained / average / moist

Soil ph:  acid / alkaline / neutral

Location:  border / cottage garden / rock garden / containers

Usage:  ornamental grass

Pruning: not required

Tolerates: drought tolerant / salt tolerant

Origin: New Zealand