{"product_id":"carex-punicea","title":"Carex punicea","description":"\u003cp\u003eA strikingly dramatic evergreen sedge that brings intense, moody texture to the garden all year round, this compact perennial is celebrated for its deep, glossy colouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForming a neat, arching tuft of narrow leaves, the foliage emerges in shades of bright copper-bronze before maturing to a rich, dark mahogany-red that appears to glow when backlit by the low winter sun. In mid-summer, it produces slender, dark brown to black flower spikes that feature tiny hooks, giving it its common name of Red Hook Sedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaching a compact height of just 25–30cm, it is an exceptional choice for adding sharp contemporary structure to patio containers, rockeries, or the front of a sheltered border. It thrives in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, where its reflective leaves create a brilliant contrast against green ferns or silver foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarnsdale tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e This New Zealand native prefers a sheltered spot and can struggle in a waterlogged, freezing winter. Plant it in a free-draining soil mix and rather than cutting the plant back, simply comb through the tuft with your gloved fingers in spring to clear out any dead or tatty leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer flowering. Evergreen. Will grow in sun or semi-shade in most garden soils. Height \u0026amp; spread: 30cm x 35cm (12\" x 14\").\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barnsdale Gardens","offers":[{"title":"12cm","offer_id":58870018212214,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/8271\/1357\/files\/carex-punicea-01.jpg?v=1790935912","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnsdalegardens.co.uk\/products\/carex-punicea","provider":"Barnsdale Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}