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Pruning guide · Ornamental grass
Orange New Zealand sedge: when and how to prune
Carex testacea
Orange New Zealand sedge is best pruned in April and September.
| Pruning months | April and September |
|---|---|
| Flowering | June–July |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Orange New Zealand sedge: when to prune it?
Do not cut back: in April just clear out the dead leaves, and in September you can cut off untidy flower stems.
Orange New Zealand sedge: how to prune it?
- In April, comb or pull the dead leaves out of the tuft, wearing gloves.
- Cut long, spent flower stems off at the base when they become untidy.
- Do not cut the tuft down to the ground: New Zealand sedges recover slowly from that.
How much to cut, and how often?
- There are 2 pruning periods a year: April and September. You don’t have to prune in every one.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Don’t cut more than you need to: what stays standing gives insects and birds food and shelter.
Nearby: related pruning guides
- Carex flagellifera
- Carex oshimensis
- Leatherleaf sedge
- New Zealand hair sedge
- Broad-leaved sedge
- Glaucous sedge
Plant profile: Orange New Zealand sedge · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.