Carex oshimensis ‘Eversheen’ – A Luminous Accent for Shaded Spaces with Striking Variegated Foliage
Carex oshimensis ‘Eversheen’ is a refined, evergreen sedge that brings year-round interest with its eye-catching, variegated foliage and graceful form. Featuring deep green leaves with vibrant lime-yellow central stripes, ‘Eversheen’ lights up shady garden areas with its clean, architectural lines and fountain-like habit. This compact, clump-forming sedge is highly versatile, working beautifully in containers, borders, and woodland-style gardens. Easy to grow, tolerant of a range of conditions, and virtually maintenance-free, ‘Eversheen’ is an ideal plant for adding subtle structure and bright colour without overwhelming its companions.
Why Grow Carex ‘Eversheen’?
Striking Variegated Foliage – Glossy, deep green margins frame a vivid yellow-green centre, creating a luminous effect that enlivens even the darkest corners of the garden.
Compact & Tidy Growth – With a neat, mounding form that gently cascades, ‘Eversheen’ maintains a clean look throughout the seasons, adding soft movement and texture to beds or containers.
Evergreen All Year – Retaining its colour and form through every season, this sedge is a reliable structural plant, perfect for anchoring planting schemes when other perennials die back.
Shade-Tolerant & Adaptable – Thrives in part to full shade but can also tolerate a bit of morning sun, making it ideal for underplanting or accenting shaded borders, paths, and woodland areas.
Low-Maintenance Elegance – Once established, ‘Eversheen’ requires very little attention, making it a fantastic option for low-care gardens and long-lasting container displays.
Planting & Care Guide
Position: Best in partial to full shade; tolerates morning sun, especially in cooler climates. Excellent for shaded borders, under trees, or brightening darker corners of the garden.
Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, but adapts well to most garden soils as long as drainage is adequate.
Watering: Keep evenly moist when first planted; established plants are moderately drought-tolerant but look their best with regular watering in dry periods.
Maintenance:
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Minimal maintenance required. Remove tired or winter-damaged leaves in late winter or early spring to refresh the plant’s appearance.
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Divide every 2–3 years in spring if clumps become crowded or to propagate new plants.
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In containers, feed lightly in spring and ensure good drainage.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Carex ‘Eversheen’ makes an excellent companion to other shade-loving plants such as Heuchera, Hosta, Ferns, and Brunnera, where its bright foliage offers vivid contrast. It shines alongside Tiarella, Pulmonaria, or Epimedium in woodland-style settings, creating soft, harmonious plantings. In containers, pair with compact evergreens, spring bulbs, or seasonal annuals for an elegant, year-round display. Its refined texture and colour make it an outstanding foliage foil for bold or flowering plants in any shade garden.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
