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Ready to grow a soft, silver-green fountain of foliage? Follow our step-by-step Carex Frosted Curls Grow Guide for sowing, germination, regional timing and ongoing-care advice.
Carex Frosted Curls is a soft grey ornamental sedge with an arching form and twisting tips, bringing year-round texture and movement to sun or shade.
Quick Grow Facts
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Plant Type: Evergreen perennial sedge
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Scientific Name: Carex albula ‘Frosted Curls’ (also listed as Carex comans)
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Seed Form: Raw seed; check the physical packet for any lot-specific treatment statement.
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General Sowing Time: Use a mild season when you can maintain 18–22°C; spring or autumn is often easiest.
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Position: Full sun to light shade
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Sowing: Surface sow on moist fine mix and press gently; light is required for germination.
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Spacing: 30–45 cm for a joining edge; 45–60 cm for distinct clumps
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Germination: 12–20 days at 18–22°C; allow longer if conditions have varied.
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Height: 20–25 cm
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Spread: About 30–45 cm
Why Grow This Variety
- Soft grey foliage and twisting tips provide lasting visual interest.
- Its arching, flowing form adds movement and softness to a planting.
- Low-maintenance growth keeps this ornamental sedge easy to care for.
- It grows in both sun and light shade for flexible garden placement.
Garden Uses
Use Carex Frosted Curls in garden beds, mixed borders or patio containers where its compact, flowing form can add texture.
Growing Notes
- Start surface-sown seed in bright, sheltered conditions at 18–22°C.
- Keep the mix evenly moist, never waterlogged, and allow light to reach the seed.
- Plant into freely draining soil in full sun to light shade, allowing room for the mature clump.
- Keep young plants watered while establishing; comb out dead foliage and avoid a wet crown in winter.
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