Carex oshimensis Evergold 5 Litre Pot

Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’

Elegant Evergreen Sedge with Year-Round Colour

Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’ is a refined ornamental grass prized for its graceful arching habit and striking variegated foliage. Its narrow leaves feature a creamy-gold central stripe framed by dark green edges, creating a glowing effect that adds brightness and movement to borders, containers, and shaded areas.

This evergreen sedge from Japan is versatile, low-maintenance, and particularly effective for illuminating dark garden corners or providing contrast in mixed plantings. Whether used in mass plantings, along paths, in pots, or under trees, ‘Evergold’ offers year-round interest and tidy form.

🌿 Seasonal Beauty & Growth

Spring:

• Fresh new leaves emerge with bold gold centres and clean green margins

• Tidy mounded form creates instant structure

Summer:

• Grows steadily, adding light and texture to the border

• May produce short, brownish flower spikes, though foliage remains the star

Autumn:

• Colour remains vibrant into autumn

• Combines well with autumn-toned foliage and late perennials

Winter:

• Retains evergreen structure and colour

• Provides reliable shape and glow in dormant winter beds

📏 Structure & Form

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Spread: 40–50 cm

• Habit: Mounded, cascading and dense

• Foliage: Narrow, arching leaves with golden centres and green margins

• Flowers: Small, inconspicuous brown flower spikes in spring

🌱 Growing Conditions & Care

• Position: Partial shade to full shade (tolerates sun in moist soils)

• Soil: Moist but well-drained; adapts to most soil types

• Hardiness: RHS H5 – hardy in most UK regions

• Maintenance:

  • Trim back old or damaged leaves in late winter or early spring

  • Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour

  • Mulch in dry areas to retain soil moisture

🌟 Why Choose Carex ‘Evergold’?

• All-season foliage colour – golden stripes shine even in shade

• Compact & versatile – ideal for containers, underplanting, and edging

• Low-maintenance – fuss-free and reliable

• Evergreen structure – maintains interest all year

• Great for shady areas – brightens under trees or north-facing beds

🌼 Perfect Companions

• Heuchera or Tiarella – for foliage contrast

• Ferns & Hostas – create lush, layered shade gardens

• Hellebores & Cyclamen – extend seasonal colour

• Shrubs like Skimmia or Daphne – add winter fragrance and form

Carex oshimensis Evergold 5 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery

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.