Carex ‘Frosted Curls’ – A Soft, Silvery Evergreen Sedge
Carex ‘Frosted Curls’ is a compact, evergreen ornamental sedge valued for its fine, curling, silver-grey foliage that forms a soft, flowing mound of texture and colour throughout the year. Its delicate, thread-like leaves create movement and lightness, making it a perfect choice for borders, containers, rock gardens, and modern planting schemes. Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance, ‘Frosted Curls’ adds elegance and contrast to both contemporary and naturalistic gardens.
Why Grow Carex ‘Frosted Curls’?
Evergreen Foliage – Provides year-round interest and structure.
Silvery Colouring – Soft grey tones brighten planting schemes.
Compact Habit – Neat, mound-forming growth.
Textural Impact – Adds movement and softness to borders.
Low Maintenance – Hardy, reliable, and easy to grow.
Height and Spread
Typically grows to 25–35cm (10–14in) in height, with a spread of 30–40cm (12–16in).
Where to Site Your Carex ‘Frosted Curls’
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Borders: Adds contrast and texture
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Containers: Ideal for patios and balconies
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Rock Gardens: Perfect for free-draining areas
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Modern Gardens: Complements contemporary designs
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Coastal Gardens: Tolerates wind and salt spray
How to Grow and Care
Soil – Prefers well-drained soil; tolerates poor soils.
Light – Full sun to partial shade (best colour in full sun).
Watering – Water while establishing; drought-tolerant once mature.
Maintenance
Pruning: Tidy old foliage in spring if required.
Mulching: Light mulch improves soil condition.
Pests & Diseases: Generally pest- and disease-free.
Perfect Plant Combinations
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Perennials: Lavender, Echinacea, Salvia
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Grasses: Festuca, Stipa
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Shrubs: Santolina, Hebe
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Colour Schemes: Pairs beautifully with blues, purples, and whites
Conclusion
Carex ‘Frosted Curls’ is a refined, evergreen sedge with delicate silver-grey foliage and a compact, flowing habit. Ideal for borders, containers, and modern planting schemes, it provides year-round texture, colour, and low-maintenance garden performance.
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.
