{"product_id":"carex-evergold-8cm-pot","title":"Carex Evergold 8cm Pot","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"204\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"204\"\u003eCarex ‘Evergold’ – A Bold, Evergreen Ornamental Grass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"688\"\u003eCarex ‘Evergold’ is a striking, low-maintenance evergreen sedge prized for its bold, arching foliage with a central creamy-yellow stripe running the length of each leaf. This clump-forming grass creates a dramatic visual feature in borders, containers, and mixed planting schemes, bringing year-round colour, texture, and movement to gardens. 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Forms tidy, dense clumps that retain their shape throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003eWhere to Site Your Carex ‘Evergold’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eMixed Borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds colour, texture, and year-round structure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eContainers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for patios, terraces, or as a focal point in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003eWoodland Gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in partial shade and blends beautifully with ferns or shade-tolerant perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2212\"\u003eRock Gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds contrast and interest among low-growing plants.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003eGroundcover or Accent Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creates bold focal points in sunny or lightly shaded sites.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2425\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2425\"\u003eHow to Grow and Care for Your Carex ‘Evergold’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2435\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e – Prefers moist, well-drained soil but adapts to a range of soil types.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2607\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2520\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e – Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Variegation is most vivid in brighter light.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2703\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2621\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e – Keep soil moderately moist. 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