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Cyperus papyrus 'Nanus'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Cyperus
Family: Cyperaceae

About this plant

'Nanus' is a compact clump-forming plant to 1.2m, with narrow leaves and rounded umbels of many long-stalked tiny brown flower-heads

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 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. Stand containers in shallow trays of water to ensure ample moisture and high humidity at all times. 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. Divide in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years