Carex elata 'Bowles Golden'

Common Name: Gold Sedge, Ornamental Grass

This sedge has bright gold foliage with thin green margins and is taller than most other sedges. It is an excellent choice as a highlight plant for a shade or water garden. 'Bowles Golden' is a moisture loving grass that needs to be constantly wet or moist to thrive. It will grow in shallow water and looks great around a pond with blue hostas.

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Product Profile

30ct Plug Tray

72ct Plug Tray

Height:

2.0-3.0 Feet

Spread:

2.0-3.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8

Foliage Color:

Variegated

Sunlight:

Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Rain Garden Water Garden Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Bog Plant Border Plant Container Attractive Foliage Mass Planting Specimen Focal Point

Origin:

Not Native to North America

'Bowles Golden' is semi-evergreen and performs best in moist, rich, acidic soil with a half day of sun. This variety does not do well in full shade. It can be grown in shallow water 2-3 in. deep.

This plant is officially listed as hardy to zone 5, but has been known to overwinter in zone 4 with winter protection. In northern climates, it should be sited out of the way of winter winds and provided with some protection such as snow or straw.

If plants look tattered in early spring, cut them back to the ground. The new foliage will quickly fill back in.

Carex

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30ct LF

Container:

Trade 1 Gallon Container

When to Plant:

Early spring - summer or late summer

Finish:

7-9 weeks

72ct

Container:

Trade 1 Gallon Container

When to Plant:

Late summer or early spring to mid summer.

Finish:

10-12 weeks

Growing Temperature:

68-72° F

Holding Temperature:

55-60° F

Soil PH:

5.8-6.2

EC (What is EC?):

1.5-2.0 pour through method

Fertility:

Feed moderatly with 75 - 100 ppm N at each watering.

Vernalization:

Not required

Pests & Diseases:

Aphids, mealybugs, and slugs are the most common pests seen on Carex.
Rust and crown/root rots are the most common diseases growers are likely to observe.

Potting & Timing:

Small plugs are best for quarts and trade 1 gallon containers.
Large plugs work well for quick turn spring planted trade 1 gallon containers or if a slightly larger container is desired.

Moisture:

Carex Evergold prefers moderate moisture to slightly dry.
Carex such as Bowles Golden, Ice Dance, Banana Boat, and Snow Cap prefer higher moisture and do not like to dry down.

Planting Level:

Crown level with soil line.

PGRs/Pinching:

Carex can be trimmed lightly if desired. Avoid cutting back too drasticly.

Lighting:

Most Carex prefer to have light to moderate shade in production during the warmer seasons.

Grower Tips:

Avoid salt buildups by leaching the media every few weeks. Check EC levels often to avoid root burning.

Awards

Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 1993

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Characteristics

Height:

2.0-3.0 Feet

Spread:

2.0-3.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8

Foliage Color:

Variegated

Sunlight:

Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Rain Garden Water Garden Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Bog Plant Border Plant Container Attractive Foliage Mass Planting Specimen Focal Point

Origin:

Not Native to North America

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Gardening Tips

'Bowles Golden' is semi-evergreen and performs best in moist, rich, acidic soil with a half day of sun. This variety does not do well in full shade. It can be grown in shallow water 2-3 in. deep.

If plants look tattered in early spring, cut them back to the ground. The new foliage will quickly fill back in.

Cultural Info

Carex

Download .PDF

30ct LF

Container:

Trade 1 Gallon Container

When to Plant:

Early spring - summer or late summer

Finish:

7-9 weeks

72ct

Container:

Trade 1 Gallon Container

When to Plant:

Late summer or early spring to mid summer.

Finish:

10-12 weeks

Growing Temperature:

68-72° F

Holding Temperature:

55-60° F

Soil PH:

5.8-6.2

EC (What is EC?):

1.5-2.0 pour through method

Fertility:

Feed moderatly with 75 - 100 ppm N at each watering.

Vernalization:

Not required

Pests & Diseases:

Aphids, mealybugs, and slugs are the most common pests seen on Carex.
Rust and crown/root rots are the most common diseases growers are likely to observe.

Potting & Timing:

Small plugs are best for quarts and trade 1 gallon containers.
Large plugs work well for quick turn spring planted trade 1 gallon containers or if a slightly larger container is desired.

Moisture:

Carex Evergold prefers moderate moisture to slightly dry.
Carex such as Bowles Golden, Ice Dance, Banana Boat, and Snow Cap prefer higher moisture and do not like to dry down.

Planting Level:

Crown level with soil line.

PGRs/Pinching:

Carex can be trimmed lightly if desired. Avoid cutting back too drasticly.

Lighting:

Most Carex prefer to have light to moderate shade in production during the warmer seasons.

Grower Tips:

Avoid salt buildups by leaching the media every few weeks. Check EC levels often to avoid root burning.

Awards & Fun Facts

Awards

Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 1993

Benchcards

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