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