Uncinia Rubra Everflame — Red Carex
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€18,95 - Regular price
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Uncinia rubra an annual or perennial plant? It is a perennial evergreen grass — it keeps its red foliage all year and regrows each season from the base. It has a long lifespan with minimal care.
Is Uncinia safe for pets? Yes, Uncinia rubra is completely non-toxic to cats and dogs — a valuable advantage for balconies and gardens frequented by animals.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
Need help? Contact our team at hello@verdeia.eu or via chat.
🔴 Spectacular and persistent copper-red foliage • 🌾 Fine arching leaves • ☀️ Sun to partial shade • 💧 Regular watering • ❄️ Hardy • 🐾 Non-toxic
The Uncinia rubra 'Everflame', or Red Sedge, is a persistent ornamental grass native to the meadows and wetlands of New Zealand. Its fine, arching leaves in deep copper-red create a graphic and fiery clump — a rare and warm color in the world of grasses. In summer, delicate reddish-brown flower spikes rise above the foliage. Available in two sizes.
Non-toxic, evergreen foliage all year round. Discover in our urban perennials and grasses selection.
Which grasses to pair?
Red Uncinia pairs perfectly with other grasses in contrasting colors:
- Uncinia rubra 'Everflame' (this plant) — persistent copper-red foliage, compact size. The warmest and most colorful.
- Festuca glauca 'Azura Blue' — spiky silvery blue clump. The strongest warm-cool contrast with Uncinia.
- Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' — variegated green and cream foliage, evergreen. The brightest.
- Carex morrowii 'Irish Green' — dense shiny green foliage. The most classic.
The combination of red Uncinia + blue Festuca is one of the most effective for chromatic contrast — warm red and cool blue enhance each other. Find more inspiration in our sun balcony plant selection.
Exposure & placement
- Ideal exposure: sun to partial shade — the red color is more intense in full light.
- Tolerates: light partial shade, but the color tends to fade.
- Hardiness: down to -5 °C — protect the base in winter in very cold regions.
- Soil: rich, light, and well-drained.
- Uses: balcony, terrace, flowerbed edge, decorative pot.
The brighter the light, the more intense the copper-red color. Check out our spring preparation guide for essential seasonal tips.
Watering & care
- Watering: regular — keep the substrate slightly moist without soaking.
- Frequency: 2 to 3 times per week in spring-summer, reduced in winter.
- Drainage: pot with drainage hole required — avoid stagnant water.
- Pruning: remove dead leaves at the base in spring to maintain a compact shape.
- Fertilizer: diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants, once a month in spring and summer.
Check our maintenance calendar for the right care tips by season.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
Its persistent copper-red foliage creates a strong color accent in any outdoor plant composition — a rare warm color among grasses.
- In a solo pot: in a white, gray, or black ceramic pot, its copper-red stands out with immediate visual impact.
- In arrangements: pair it with a Festuca glauca 'Azura Blue' for a striking red-blue graphic duo — the most chromatically effective combination.
- As an edging plant: plant several clumps in a row to create a colorful, persistent, and graphic border.
Its persistent foliage remains decorative in winter when most plants are dormant — a valuable advantage for balcony and terrace arrangements.
Verdeia tips
- Bright light for intense red — in partial shade, new leaves tend to be a darker, less vibrant reddish-brown. Full sun for maximum color.
- Clean in spring — remove dead or damaged leaves at the base in March to make way for new shoots and maintain a compact shape. See our repotting guide for spring care.
- 🐾 Non-toxic — Uncinia is completely safe for dogs and cats.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Uncinia rubra 'Everflame'
- Common names: Red Sedge, Red Carex
- Family: Cyperaceae
- Origin: New Zealand
- Available sizes: H30 cm | Pot Ø14 cm — H40 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
- Adult size: up to 40–50 cm
- Foliage: persistent — copper-red all year round
- Flowering: reddish-brown spikes in summer
- Exposure: sun to partial shade
- Watering: regular — substrate slightly moist
- Hardiness: down to -5 °C
- Care: easy
- Toxicity for pets: non-toxic
- Decorative style: Graphic / Colorful / Contemporary
- Feature: unique persistent copper-red foliage, summer flowering, Hardy
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The intensity of the red naturally varies depending on exposure and season.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
Our Verdeia commitments
FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.