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papyrus

Cyperus papyrus

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Cyperus
Family: Cyperaceae
Common Names: Egyptian paper reed, Egyptian paper rush, Indian matting plant, Nile grass, paper reed

About this plant

C. papyrus is a tender aquatic perennial forming a clump of erect stems with rounded umbels to 30cm wide, composed of many slender stalks each bearing a small light brown flower-head

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Moist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost in bright filtered light. Water freely in summer and maintain high humidity. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Can be grown outdoors as a bog or marginal plant

Pruning

Cut back dead material in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 18 to 21°C in spring in constantly moist seed compost

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years