Cyperus longus Native Marginal Pond Plant
Cyperus longus Native Marginal Pond Plant
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to repot the plant when it arrives?
Do I need to repot the plant when it arrives?
No. Neither the 1 litre nor the 3 litre plant needs repotting, and the mesh basket it comes in goes straight into the pond with it.
How deep should I plant it?
How deep should I plant it?
The recommended planting depth range is 0-25cm. Place new plants no deeper than half that maximum at first to help them establish, then adjust once they're settled.
Is this a native plant?
Is this a native plant?
Yes, it's listed as a native UK species.
What do I actually receive with each size?
What do I actually receive with each size?
The 1 litre option is one plant in a 1 litre mesh basket; the 3 litre option is one plant in a 3 litre mesh basket.
How much ongoing care does it need?
How much ongoing care does it need?
Very little. Trim the foliage back to just above the water once it has died back in autumn to keep it tidy.
One established Cyperus longus plant arrives ready-grown in its own mesh aquatic basket, either 1 litre or 3 litre, so it can go straight into the pond without needing to be repotted. It gives large ponds and lakes useful cover for wildlife, with arching, grass-like foliage that needs little upkeep beyond a single autumn trim.
Cyperus longus is a native UK marginal pond plant, supplied already rooted in its own mesh aquatic basket so it can go straight into the water without repotting first. Large ponds and lakes benefit most, since its fast-growing clumps help provide wildlife with cover among the stems.
Each plant arrives as a single potted specimen: the 1 litre option comes in a 1 litre mesh basket and the 3 litre option in a 3 litre mesh basket, both ready to position once you bring them home. The basket stays on the plant in either size, it's only there to help you place and anchor it in the pond.
The 1 litre plants do best with a little extra room as they grow, though you won't need to remove the mesh, while the 3 litre plants are already sized to go straight onto the pond shelf at your chosen depth. Because it's a fast grower, keep an eye on height: once stems pass around 60cm it's worth moving the plant into a bigger basket or planting it in gravel so it doesn't lean over in the wind.
Ongoing care is minimal. Once the foliage has died back in autumn, trim it back to just above the water surface to keep the clump tidy.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sun/Shade | Full sun to part shade |
| Flowering season | August to October |
| Flower colour | Brown |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Care instructions | Little maintenance needed; trim back to just above the water surface once foliage has died back in autumn to tidy. |
| Native status | Native |
| What's included | 1 litre: one plant in a 1 litre mesh aquatic basket. 3 litre: one plant in a 3 litre mesh aquatic basket. |
| Height | 60-120 cm |
| Planting depth | 0-25 cm |
| Flowers | Aug to Oct |
| Colour | Brown |
| Native | Native |
Delivery information
These plants are delivered to selected UK mainland postcodes.
Delivery charges for these plants
- £6.00 for plant orders weighing up to 1.9 kg in total.
- £9.60 for plant orders weighing over 1.9 kg, up to 30 kg.
This charge covers the plants in your order. Other items in the same order may be delivered separately, with their own delivery charge.
Delivery is not available to certain postcode areas, including parts of Scotland such as the Highlands and Islands, and other restricted locations, including Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.
The delivery options and charges available for your address are shown at checkout.
From October to February, orders are dispatched on Tuesdays only. Plants ordered outside the growing season may arrive cut back.
Express Delivery is not available for these products.
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