{"product_id":"lincolnshire-pond-plants-carex-acutiformis-lesser-pond-sedge-native-pond-marginal-plant","title":"Carex acutiformis - Lesser Pond Sedge, Native Pond Marginal Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarex acutiformis, known as lesser pond sedge, is a robust UK native sedge with narrow, blue-green leaves that droop at the tips and sharply three-angled stems. In summer it carries pale brown flower spikes, followed by black seed heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLesser pond sedge at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarex acutiformis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLesser pond sedge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlant type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClump-forming sedge with creeping roots; dies back in winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight and spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 60 cm–1.5 m tall, 1–1.5 m wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlowers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale brown spikes in summer, followed by black seed heads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun or part shade; tolerates shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWet, poorly drained clay or loam; any pH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePond depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–15 cm of water, or wet mud\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRHS H7 – very hardy (below -20°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNative to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUK (native)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs lesser pond sedge suitable for a small pond?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It spreads by creeping roots, and the RHS says it is suitable only for large pond areas. In a smaller pond, keep it in a pot or basket to restrict its spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to plant it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe margins of large wildlife ponds, up to 15 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet clay and boggy ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural banks, where it can spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to plant and care for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant from spring to late summer. It is generally free of pests and diseases, though koi and ducks may graze it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich size should I buy?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBare-root plants (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive without a pot or compost and are the most economical way to plant a group. Potted plants (9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive growing in our peat-free compost and give a faster display. Packs of 3 come in 7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre bare-root sizes and cost less per plant. The 2x Pot \u0026amp; Compost option is two plants supplied with pots and compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Lincolnshire Pond Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 \/ 7cm Bareroot","offer_id":54368638239053,"sku":"MP021-plug","price":2.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 9cm Bareroot","offer_id":54368638271821,"sku":"MP021-9cm","price":6.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 9cm Potted","offer_id":54324725809485,"sku":"MP021-9cmpot","price":8.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 1Ltr Bareroot","offer_id":54368638304589,"sku":"MP021-1ltr","price":10.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 1Ltr Potted","offer_id":54324725875021,"sku":"MP021-1ltrpot","price":12.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 3Ltr Bareroot","offer_id":54368638337357,"sku":"MP021-3ltr","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 3Ltr Potted","offer_id":54324725940557,"sku":"MP021-3ltrpot","price":23.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 2x Pot \u0026 Compost","offer_id":54368638370125,"sku":"MP021-2xpot-2xcompost","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 \/ 7cm Bareroot","offer_id":54368638402893,"sku":"MP021-Plug-3x","price":7.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 \/ 9cm Bareroot","offer_id":54368638435661,"sku":"MP021-9cm-3x","price":19.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 \/ 1Ltr Bareroot","offer_id":54368638468429,"sku":"MP021-1Ltr-3x","price":30.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 3Ltr Bareroot","offer_id":54368638501197,"sku":"MP021-3Ltr-3x","price":55.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/6961\/6973\/files\/Carex-acutiformis-01-scaled.jpg?v=1784368826","url":"https:\/\/thefoalyard.co.uk\/products\/lincolnshire-pond-plants-carex-acutiformis-lesser-pond-sedge-native-pond-marginal-plant","provider":"The Foalyard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}