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Carex panacea - Sedge for pond edges & shallow water
Carex panacea is a robust sedge for moist shore areas and the shallow water edge of the garden pond. At 60-80 cm tall, it brings calm, natural structure to the planting. The flowering period is from June to July (VI-VII), it is suitable for 0 to -15 cm planting depth and hardy in zones 1-2.
- Flowering time: VI-VII (June to July)
- Height: approx. 60-80 cm
- Planting depth: 0 to -15 cm
- Pot size: approx. 9cm
Plant specifications:
- They create a stable, near-natural structure at the edge of the pond and visually "frame" the shoreline.
- Thanks to the planting depth of 0 to -15 cm, the sedge can be placed flexibly at the moist edge or in very shallow water.
- At zone 1-2, Carex panacea is suitable for perennial, low-maintenance pond plantings.
Technical data:
- Botanical name: Carex panacea
- German name: Sedge
- Height (cm): 60 / 80 cm
- Planting depth: 0 / -15 cm
- Flowering time: VI-VII
- Winter hardiness: Zone 1 / 2
- Pot size: 9 cm
Carex panacea is a reliable structural grass for your garden pond that permanently organises the bank zone and visually embeds the pond. On pond edges in particular, it is helpful to use plants that not only bloom sporadically but also create a calm, natural line through their growth habit. Sedges are particularly suitable for this: they look well-groomed, can be combined in many ways and bring stability to the edge planting.
With a height of approx. 60 to 80 cm, Carex panacea is ideal for the centre to background of the bank planting. It can serve as a green frame that structures the edge of the pond, while lower ground cover and flowering shallow water plants in the foreground soften the transition to the water. The flowering period from June to July (VI-VII) falls in the early summer phase and complements the course of the season, even if the foliage and structural effect is usually the focus with sedges.
The recommended planting depth of 0 to -15 cm makes the plant flexible to use: directly in moist bank soil or in a very shallow water area. Depending on the pond structure, you can decide whether the sedge should act more as a marginal plant or as a shallow water element.
The 9 cm pot is particularly suitable if you want to place several plants to quickly create an even, natural shoreline. For a neat pond edge and better control, a planting basket can be useful - this keeps the plant stable and makes it easier to move if necessary. Thanks to zone 1-2, Carex panacea is hardy and therefore well suited to perennial pond installations. A good choice if you are looking for a quiet, low-maintenance structural plant for your garden pond that blends harmoniously into near-natural bank designs.
Shipping note: We make every effort to ensure that our plants arrive healthy and undamaged. Despite the greatest care, it can happen that plants are slightly damaged by the post or other unforeseen events. This includes brown leaves as well as broken branches. We accept no liability for this. Do not plant in open bodies of water such as lakes or biotopes.
Zoo Roco tip: It's best to plant sedges in small groups at the edge of the pond, slightly staggered rather than in a straight line - this gives the bank zone a more natural look. If you want to keep the edge very neat, place Carex panacea in the plant basket at a depth of 0 to -15 cm and combine a low ground cover at the front for a soft finish.
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