Buy Carex testacea ‘Orange Sedge’ Online – Delivery Across Melbourne and Victoria
Add warm copper tones and graceful texture to your landscape.
Carex testacea, commonly known as Orange Sedge or New Zealand Hair Sedge, is a stunning evergreen ornamental grass-like sedge renowned for its fine arching foliage that develops beautiful copper, bronze and orange tones throughout the year. Its soft, flowing habit adds movement and texture to garden beds, borders, mass plantings and containers, making it a favourite for contemporary and naturalistic landscapes.
Carex testacea Plant Information
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Carex testacea |
| Common Name | Orange Sedge, New Zealand Hair Sedge |
| Plant Type | Evergreen ornamental sedge |
| Mature Height | 40–60cm |
| Mature Width | 40–60cm |
| Position | Full sun to part shade |
| Soil | Moist, well-drained soil |
| Flowering Time | Spring to summer |
| Flower Colour | Insignificant brown flower spikes |
| Foliage Colour | Green ageing to copper, bronze and orange |
| Growth Habit | Compact, arching, clumping |
| Best Uses | Borders, mass planting, pots, pathways, coastal gardens and contemporary landscapes |
Ideal Uses
Carex testacea is perfect for softening hard landscape edges, lining pathways and adding year-round texture to mixed garden beds. Its warm copper foliage contrasts beautifully with green shrubs, flowering perennials and architectural plants, while its compact form makes it equally effective in decorative pots and commercial landscapes.
Melbourne & Victoria Delivery
Carex testacea performs exceptionally well throughout Melbourne and Victoria, adapting to a wide range of garden conditions. Hardy, low maintenance and drought tolerant once established, it provides reliable year-round colour and movement in both residential and commercial landscapes.
Why Choose Carex testacea ‘Orange Sedge’?
| Benefit | Why You’ll Love It |
|---|---|
| Copper-Coloured Foliage | Beautiful bronze and orange tones all year round. |
| Graceful Texture | Fine arching foliage adds movement and softness. |
| Evergreen | Maintains colour and structure throughout every season. |
| Low Maintenance | Requires very little pruning or ongoing care. |
| Drought Tolerant | Performs well once established. |
| Versatile | Ideal for borders, mass planting, pots and pathways. |
