TECHNICAL GROWING GUIDE FOR Carex ‘Everoro’

KEY FEATURES Exposure Part shade Mature Size 18” H x 12” W USDA Zones Hardy in USDA zones 5–9

» Green blades with large gold central band

» Great for adding color and texture to beds and containers

» Unbeatable choice for edging or mass planting

Carex oshimensis ‘Everoro’ PP23406

HOW TO GROW FROM A LINER Type Regular ornamental soil mix Type 60% new screened bark plus Top dress with slow release fertilizer Soil / Bark 40% old screened bark. App Rate Pulverized dolomitic, 3.5 Medium Lime Harrell’s 18–5–13 or Osmocote lbs per cubic yard FERTILIZER

MEDIA Brands 15–9–11 or Nutricote 18–8–8 Talstar 3.5 lbs per cubic yard

pH 5.5 – 6.5 Light Part shade EC 1.0 – 1.5 Growth Rate Fast Water Plant 72 cell liner in fall/ CARE Medium winter (greenhouse). Finish Trimming No pruning needed 12-16 weeks. OR Plant 72 cell liner in spring (shade house). PROPAGATION 1 Gal Finish for fall and spring. Timing Spring or fall; avoid heat of the summer. Plant 72 cell liner in spring (shade Type 2 Gal house). Finish for fall and spring. Division

FINISHING TIME FINISHING Hormone IBA 1000 (optional)

3 Gal Root Rate Medium

PESTS & Aphids, fungal diseases if kept Shift 1 gal. fall/winter (greenhouse). DISEASE too wet or poor air circulation. 1 ì 2 Gal Finish 12-16 weeks

Shift 1 gal. fall/winter (greenhouse). SHIFTING UP 1 ì 3 Gal Finish 16-18weeks

Questions? [email protected], Jerry Pittman, Plant Development Services

Limitation of Warranty: The information provided was obtained from trials conducted at Flowerwood Nursery in Southern Alabama and is provided only as a reference. PDSI does not warrant the exact results to be achieved as this can vary depending upon your location and cultural practices. Additional Note: All Southern Living® Plant Collection varieties are subject to patent protection; Unauthorized propagation prohibited. Grown Under License from: Plant Development Services, Inc., Loxley, AL 36551.

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