Red Rooster Sedge | Carex buchananii ‘Red Rooster’ is a distinctive ornamental sedge that brings rich colour, fine texture and graceful movement to Cape Town gardens. Its slender, upright leaves display beautiful coppery-red and bronze tones, with delicate, curled tips that give the plant a soft, tousled appearance. Growing in neat, upright clumps, it creates an attractive contrast against green foliage, gravel, stone and contemporary garden features. This versatile plant is well suited to borders, mass planting, rockeries, pathways and decorative containers, adding year-round interest to both modern and naturalistic landscapes.
Plant in full sun to semi-shade in well-drained soil. Water regularly while establishing and during hot, dry weather, avoiding waterlogged conditions. Remove dead or damaged leaves as needed to maintain its attractive shape.
Despite its grass-like appearance, Carex belongs to the sedge family. Its distinctive curled foliage makes it a popular choice for adding colour and texture to contemporary garden designs.
| Botanical Name | Carex Buchananii 'Red Rooster' Sedge |
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Growth Expectancy
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60cm H x 60cm W
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Position
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Sun to Semi-Shade
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| Water Smart | Semi-Water Smart |
| Indigenous | No |
