Carex ‘Red Rooster’ – Stylish, Architectural Grass with Copper-Toned Foliage

Carex ‘Red Rooster’ is a bold, evergreen ornamental grass prized for its rich copper-red to bronze foliage, offering year-round texture and colour to the garden. Its upright, arching form adds structure and movement, making it a striking choice for contemporary borders, gravel gardens, and containers.

This clump-forming sedge is especially effective in mass plantings or as an accent among perennials and other grasses. The foliage develops deeper tones in autumn and winter, adding warmth to cold-season displays.

Flowering from late spring to early summer (May to June), it produces subtle, airy brown flower spikes that rise above the foliage, adding further texture.

Best positioned in full sun to partial shade, Carex ‘Red Rooster’ prefers well-drained soil and is particularly drought-tolerant once established. It’s suitable for both modern and naturalistic planting schemes and works well in coastal and exposed sites.

Care tips: Water regularly during the first growing season. Once established, it requires minimal care and is virtually pest-free.

Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser.

Prune in late winter or early spring by combing or cutting away any dead or tired foliage to refresh the plant and promote new growth.

Carex ‘Red Rooster’ is a striking, easy-care grass for year-round garden interest.