{"product_id":"carex-buchananii-red-rooster-leatherleaf-bronze-sedge","title":"Carex Buchananii Red Rooster (Leatherleaf Bronze Sedge)","description":"\u003clink rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\"\u003e\n\u003clink rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin\u003e\n\u003clink href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Bricolage+Grotesque:wght@700\u0026amp;family=Instrument+Sans:wght@400;600\u0026amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .soiled-pd { width: 100% !important; max-width: 100% !important; display: block !important; box-sizing: border-box !important; font-family: 'Instrument Sans', sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: inherit; }\n  .soiled-pd * { box-sizing: border-box !important; }\n  .soiled-pd p { margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-size: 0.95em; width: 100% !important; display: block !important; }\n  \n  .soiled-box { border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px 14px; margin: 16px 0; font-size: 0.9em; line-height: 1.5; width: 100% !important; display: block !important; border: 1px solid; border-left-width: 4px; }\n  .soiled-box strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif; font-size: 0.95em; }\n  .soiled-blue { background: #eef5fb; border-color: #b8d4ec #b8d4ec #b8d4ec #3a87c8; color: #1a3a52; }\n  .soiled-green { background: #f0f9f0; border-color: #a8d8a8 #a8d8a8 #a8d8a8 #2d8a2d; color: #1a3a1a; }\n  .soiled-amber { background: #fff8e6; border-color: #f0d890 #f0d890 #f0d890 #c8a040; color: #5a4000; }\n\n  .soiled-det { border: 1px solid #d9e8d4; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 8px; width: 100% !important; display: block !important; background: #f5f9f3; }\n  .soiled-det summary { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 12px 14px; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; user-select: none; width: 100% !important; background: #f5f9f3; }\n  .soiled-det summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n  .soiled-det summary h3 { flex: 1; font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif; font-size: 0.9em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; margin: 0; color: #2d5a27; }\n  .soiled-det summary .acc-arrow { font-size: 1.1em; transition: transform 0.3s; flex-shrink: 0; color: #7aaa7a; }\n  .soiled-det[open] summary { background: #e8f4e4; border-bottom: 1px solid #d9e8d4; }\n  .soiled-det[open] summary .acc-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }\n  .soiled-det-body { padding: 12px 14px; width: 100% !important; display: block !important; font-size: 0.88em; color: #444; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"soiled-pd\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCarex buchananii 'Red Rooster'\u003c\/strong\u003e (commonly celebrated as the \u003cem\u003eLeatherleaf Sedge\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eRed Rooster Sedge\u003c\/em\u003e) 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eForming 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-box soiled-blue\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eFiery Cinnamon-Bronze Foliage \u0026amp; Curled Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    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.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-box soiled-green\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eUpright Architectural Habit \u0026amp; Styling Contrast\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    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.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-box soiled-amber\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e100% Pet-Friendly \u0026amp; Non-Toxic\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    Great news for pet owners! True sedges in the \u003cem\u003eCarex\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"soiled-det\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLight \u0026amp; Color\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-det-body\"\u003e\n      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.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"soiled-det\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-det-body\"\u003e\n      Water thoroughly once the top 25% to 35% of the soil feels dry to the touch. Naturally adapted to moist stream margins, \u003cem\u003eCarex buchananii\u003c\/em\u003e appreciates consistent, even moisture—avoid prolonged drought, which can cause excessive tip browning, while ensuring excess water drains freely from the pot base.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"soiled-det\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Grooming\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-det-body\"\u003e\n      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. \u003cstrong\u003eGrooming tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pritam Verma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68286819860801,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.soiled.in\/products\/carex-buchananii-red-rooster-leatherleaf-bronze-sedge","provider":"Soiled","version":"1.0","type":"link"}