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Carex EverColor® 'Eversheen' 10.5cm

Name: Carex EverColor® 'Eversheen' 10.5cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: CarexEversheen10.5cm
Price: 6.0 EUR
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EVERGREEN PERENNIAL · CYPERACEAE · DENSE ARCHING CLUMP

Carex oshimensis EverColor® ‘Eversheen’

Always looking sharp, even in the wind 😎

Family: Cyperaceae · Pot diameter: 10.5 cm · Height: 20 cm

Evergreen throughout the year
Lime-yellow leaf centre
Dense arching clump
GrootGroenPlus 2014 Bronze

Carex oshimensis EverColor® ‘Eversheen’ brings a bright yellow-green line to a planting, with narrow ribbon-like leaves edged in deep green. The clump opens from the base and arches gently outwards, creating movement without hiding the plants around it. Its striped evergreen foliage keeps the scene interesting throughout the year, giving quieter corners the delicate lift that usually comes from flowers and pairing a vivid colour with a beautifully flowing shape.

In pots, low borders, shaded entrances or beneath open shrubs, its tidy clump works like a ribbon of light. Used alone, it provides a clean, contemporary accent; repeated through a planting, it ties the design together and softens hard edges with movement and texture.

Carex oshimensis EverColor® ‘Eversheen’ received a Bronze Medal at GrootGroenPlus 2014.

What makes it special

Three precise traits give ‘Eversheen’ its bright, refined and distinctly well-groomed presence.

Luminous variegation

The lime-yellow centre of each leaf is framed by deep green margins, creating crisp contrast without harshness.

A clump with natural movement

Numerous shoots rise from the base and the narrow leaves arch outwards, creating a clump that is dense yet visually light.

Award-winning selection

The GrootGroenPlus 2014 Bronze Medal recognised its distinctive combination of colour, compact form and ornamental value.

Why you will love it: it brightens shade, keeps a tidy outline and adds movement without demanding the visual weight of a large specimen.

In the garden & on the terracePlacement & plant combinationsA low, luminous clump for partial shade, a pot or repetition along the front of a planting.

Planting position

A low ribbon of light

Place it at the front of a composition, along the edge of a path or in a pot where the leaves can arch freely. In warm Mediterranean conditions, choose bright partial shade or morning sun; in a cooler position it tolerates more light, provided the soil does not dry abruptly.

For a continuous low ribbon, space plants about 45 cm centre to centre. For distinct mature clumps with clear space between them, increase the spacing to 50–60 cm.

Colour & compatibility

Silver and burgundy

Build a cool-toned partial-shade composition with broad foliage and upright floral accents. All three companions prefer organic, evenly moist yet freely draining soil.

Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ — place it behind the clump, where its broad silver leaves and blue spring flowers emphasise the fine lime-yellow stripe
Bergenia cordifolia ‘Winterglut’ — set it to one side for substantial broad foliage and burgundy winter tones that make the evergreen lime colour appear even brighter
Astilbe chinensis ‘Vision in Red’ — keep it in the second row, where upright red flower plumes add height without hiding the low, flowing clump

Care at a glance

Light

Bright partial shade or gentle morning sun is ideal in warm Mediterranean regions. In a cool microclimate it accepts more sun when moisture remains consistent.

Watering

Water thoroughly when the top 2–3 cm of soil have dried. Keep moisture even without allowing the roots to remain in standing water.

Climate & hardiness

Evergreen and hardy to around −25 °C. In a very hot, dry climate it benefits from afternoon shade and protection from scorching wind.

Safety

This is an ornamental plant and is not intended for consumption. Discourage chewing; the very fine leaf margins can feel rough when touched against their natural direction.

Detailed careComplete care guideLight, microclimate, soil, planting, pots, watering, feeding and the correct way to groom the evergreen clump.

Light & microclimate

Provide bright partial shade or morning sun, particularly in warm regions. It tolerates more light where the soil stays cool, but hot afternoon sun combined with dry air can dull or scorch the leaf tips.

Soil & drainage

It prefers organic soil that holds useful moisture while quickly releasing excess water. Acid, neutral or alkaline conditions are acceptable, provided water does not linger around the roots.

Planting in the ground

Plant at the same depth as the existing root surface and loosen the surrounding soil so the fine roots can spread. Water deeply after planting and add a thin organic mulch, keeping the base of the clump clear.

Growing in a pot

Choose an outdoor pot with unobstructed drainage holes and a quality mix that retains moisture without compacting. Move up one pot size at a time when the roots fill the available space, and never leave water standing in the saucer.

Watering & establishment

Check the upper layer with a finger and water when the top 2–3 cm have dried rather than following a fixed calendar. New plantings and pots need more frequent checks in summer; aim for moist soil that is never saturated.

Feeding & clear colour

A light application of balanced fertiliser in spring is usually sufficient. Excess nitrogen can produce looser growth and reduce the clarity of the variegation.

Grooming & division

In late winter, remove only dry outer leaves by hand and trim individual brown tips. Do not cut the entire evergreen clump down each year. If it ages or thins at the centre, divide it in early spring and replant the vigorous outer sections.

Form through timeFrom a young base to a bright evergreen clumpEstablishment gradually strengthens the basal shoots, density and characteristic arch of the leaves.

Initial establishment

After planting, it first organises its dense, fibrous root system. Top growth may remain quiet until the roots connect with the new soil.

Thickening from the base

Short, sturdy rhizomes produce more basal shoots. The clump fills out without a woody trunk, while young leaves rise more upright before arching outwards.

Mature annual rhythm

The mature clump retains its two-tone foliage in winter, then renews in spring with cleaner growth and discreet brown flower spikes. Its established size is about 40 cm high and 40 cm wide.

Mature habit & dimensions

Mature clump

Height 40 cmSpread 40 cm

Narrow leaves arching from the basal clump.

Form through time

SpringFresh blades and slender brown inflorescences.

WinterEvergreen leaves with cascading tips.

Seasonal timing varies with climate and the age of the plant.

What to expect after planting: the fine roots settle first, followed by an increase in basal shoots. The clump becomes denser from the inside out, while the younger leaves gradually develop their characteristic arch.

History & originCultivar originIreland, 2008 · ‘Eversheen’ within EverColor®

The wider EverColor® story began in 1989, when a birthday gift of one hundred Carex plants arrived at FitzGerald Nurseries in Ireland. Pat FitzGerald and his team devoted more than twenty-five years to the idea of hardy, easy and colourful plants, turning that first single-colour starting point into a whole family of shades.

Carex oshimensis EverColor® ‘Eversheen’ appeared later, not as a planned cross but as a natural chimeral mutation of ‘Evergold’. Pat FitzGerald discovered it in August 2008 in a pot at his nursery in Oldtown, Stoneyford, County Kilkenny, where its lime-yellow centre and deep green margins immediately distinguished it from the parent plant.

That same year, the first asexual propagation began through rhizome division. Successive generations raised by division and basal cuttings consistently retained the compact, sturdy growth and precise variegation. The US plant patent application was filed in 2013 as the cultivar moved towards international distribution.

In 2014, ‘Eversheen’ received a Bronze Medal at GrootGroenPlus, the same year in which the EverColor® range was officially introduced after its long testing period. US plant patent PP25,938 was granted in 2015, while European protection is recorded as PBR EU 44512.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific details nobody asked forThree genuine details about culm structure, microscopic leaf margins and the reproductive anatomy of Carex.

Microscopic teeth

The leaf margins appear smooth but carry extremely small teeth. Their orientation changes the feel of the blade according to the direction of movement along it. This fine structure explains the roughness without any conspicuous large serrations.

Separate male and female spikes

The tiny flowers of ‘Eversheen’ are grouped into separate male and female spikes within the same inflorescence. The upper male spike and lower female spikes have different reproductive roles; those brown details above the foliage are not dried petalled flowers.

Frequently asked questions

Six practical answers covering light, winter appearance, mature size, pots, watering and grooming.

01How much sun does it need in a warm climate?

Bright partial shade or morning sun gives reliable, clear colour in most Mediterranean regions. In a cooler microclimate it tolerates more sun when root moisture remains even; avoid hot afternoon light combined with dry air.

02Does it stay green in winter?

Yes, it is evergreen. Severe cold or dry wind may cause a few brown tips, but the clump does not normally enter complete winter dieback like many deciduous ornamental grasses.

03How large does the clump grow?

In suitable conditions it reaches about 40 cm in height and 40 cm in spread. Young leaves begin more upright and then arch outwards, so leave free space around the outline.

04Can it remain permanently in a pot?

Yes. Its compact form suits an outdoor pot with free drainage. Repot gradually when the roots fill the available space, and check moisture more frequently in summer.

05When does it need watering?

Water deeply when the top 2–3 cm of soil have dried. Do not follow a fixed calendar: pots, wind and summer heat speed drying, while partial shade and cool weather slow it down.

06Does it need cutting back or division?

It does not need annual cutting back. Remove only damaged outer foliage in late winter. If the centre thins after several years, divide the clump in early spring and retain the healthy outer sections.

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Carex EverColor® 'Eversheen' 10.5cm

Carex EverColor® 'Eversheen' 10.5cm

Carex oshimensis EverColor® ‘Eversheen’

What makes it special

Luminous variegation

A clump with natural movement

Award-winning selection

A low ribbon of light

Silver and burgundy

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Climate & hardiness

Safety

Light & microclimate

Soil & drainage

Planting in the ground

Growing in a pot

Watering & establishment

Feeding & clear colour

Grooming & division

Initial establishment

Thickening from the base

Mature annual rhythm

Mature habit & dimensions

Form through time

Microscopic teeth

Separate male and female spikes

Frequently asked questions

Carex EverColor® 'Eversheen' 10.5cm — Care & Tips

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With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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