Carex umbrosa - Hanging sedge

continental : Water The Carex umbrosa very regularly, trying to maintain the soil always a little humid, but not soaked or with stagnating water. Remember to increase waterings during the most luxuriant vegetative period, from March until October, and to decrease watering when the cold period starts.

alpine : We remind to water The Carex umbrosa very often, specially in summer; the soil shall be maintained humid constantly, but not soaked. During the cold season we can decrease waterings, but avoid the soil to dry out completely for too long periods.

mediterranean : Water The Carex umbrosa very regularly, allowing the substrate to be constantly humid; increase waterings specially in summer, and decrease them in winter. Remember that these plants suffer from drought, specially in case of long duration drought.

continental : The Carex umbrosa prefers to be grown in half-darkness.
Grow The Carex umbrosa outside all year long; it is a rustic plant.

alpine : It prefers semishady locations, where it can receive few hours a day of sunlight.
This is a very rustic plant, that is grown in the garden all year long without any problem.

mediterranean : We suggest to place these plants in a semishady location for a balanced growth.
These plants are very rustic and survive in the garden also in case of long intense frosts.

Fertilization Carex umbrosa : It is possible to find on sale specific fertilizers in tablets for water plants, to be buried at the base of the plant, or soluble products to be dissolved in the water of the water garden. Avoid fertilizing during cold periods.