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Carex Buchananii Red Rooster (Leatherleaf Bronze Sedge)
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Product Description
The Carex buchananii 'Red Rooster' (commonly celebrated as the Leatherleaf Sedge or Red Rooster Sedge) is a bold, architectural ornamental sedge prized for its rich cinnamon-bronze coloration and upright, flame-like silhouette. Native to the open grasslands and stream banks of New Zealand, this striking perennial injects warm copper-red drama and crisp vertical structure into modern container gardens and sun-lit balconies.
Forming a dense, upright clump of narrow, leathery blades, 'Red Rooster' showcases warm year-round hues of burnished terracotta, russet-red, and metallic bronze that glow brilliantly when backlit by morning or afternoon sun. Each slender blade tapers into a signature delicate curl at the tip, giving the plant a wild, windswept texture that pairs effortlessly with silver, chartreuse, or deep green foliage.
Fiery Cinnamon-Bronze Foliage & Curled Tips
The unmistakable hallmark of 'Red Rooster' is its warm, burnished copper-red palette. Unlike standard green grasses, its slender, upright blades hold their rich russet and bronze tones year-round, finished with playful, tightly curled tips.
Upright Architectural Habit & Styling Contrast
Growing in a tidy, non-invasive vertical tuft roughly 18 to 24 inches tall, this evergreen sedge serves as a natural focal point in contemporary ceramic or concrete planters. Its warm terracotta hues create instant visual contrast beside cool-toned plants like Blue Fescue or lush emerald tropicals.
100% Pet-Friendly & Non-Toxic
Great news for pet owners! True sedges in the Carex genus are completely non-toxic and harmless to cats and dogs according to ASPCA guidelines, making this vibrant ornamental grass a worry-free choice for pet-friendly balconies, patios, and bright living spaces.
Light & Color
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Thrives in full sun to bright filtered light. Providing at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily intensifies its fiery copper-bronze and cinnamon pigmentation; in deeper shade, the foliage shifts toward a muted olive-brown and loses some of its upright vigor.
Watering
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Water thoroughly once the top 25% to 35% of the soil feels dry to the touch. Naturally adapted to moist stream margins, Carex buchananii appreciates consistent, even moisture—avoid prolonged drought, which can cause excessive tip browning, while ensuring excess water drains freely from the pot base.
Soil & Grooming
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Pot in a fertile, porous, moisture-retentive yet well-draining mix blending garden loam or coco peat with organic compost and coarse perlite or river sand. Grooming tip: Avoid cutting the clump back hard; instead, gently comb your fingers through the foliage once a season to remove old dried blades and preserve its natural upright tips.
Size Details
1 Carex Buchananii Red Rooster (Leatherleaf Bronze Sedge)
Size:
(Plant sizes may vary slightly based on seasonal growth, individual plant characteristics, and current stock.)
Shipping & Delivery
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Replacement
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