{"product_id":"sand-sedge-carex-arenaria","title":"SAND SEDGE  Carex arenaria","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHesg y Tywod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eA spreading native sedge for sandy soils and coastal gardens\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent for beach stabilisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSand Sedge is a hardy, perennial native sedge, naturally found on sandy heaths, dunes and coastal grasslands. With its fine, grass-like foliage and excellent ability to thrive in free-draining soils, it is a useful plant for wildlife-friendly gardens and naturalistic planting schemes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSand Sedge thrives in \u003c\/span\u003efull sun and light, sandy, well-drained soils\u003cspan\u003e. It is particularly well suited to dry, nutrient-poor conditions where many other plants struggle. Once established, it is tolerant of drought and is well adapted to exposed coastal environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species spreads by means of long, creeping underground rhizomes, helping it colonise open sandy ground and bind loose soil. It can form spreading patches over time, so it is best planted where it has room to grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a natural component of British dune and heathland habitats, Sand Sedge contributes to the biodiversity of these specialised environments. Its foliage provides shelter for small invertebrates, while its underground rhizomes help stabilise sandy soils and support the development of natural dune vegetation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Sand Sedge in a sunny position with sandy or gritty, free-draining soil. It requires little maintenance once established and is an excellent choice for coastal gardens, sandy banks, wildlife areas and habitat restoration projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: Approximately 15–30 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering period: May to July\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celtic Wildflowers","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":56509632086395,"sku":null,"price":5.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1L pot","offer_id":56509632119163,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/4822\/1688\/files\/Sand_Sedge_1.jpg?v=1792083094","url":"https:\/\/celticwildflowers.co.uk\/products\/sand-sedge-carex-arenaria","provider":"Celtic Wildflowers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}