Cyperus papyrus Marginal Pond Plant (1 Litre)
Cyperus papyrus Marginal Pond Plant (1 Litre)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cyperus papyrus hardy outdoors all year round?
Is Cyperus papyrus hardy outdoors all year round?
No. It stays evergreen only while temperatures remain above 15C, so in colder conditions it needs to be protected from frost, typically by bringing it indoors or into a conservatory over winter.
How deep should I plant it?
How deep should I plant it?
Start it off at around half the maximum recommended planting depth so the roots can establish, then move it to its full depth. The planting depth for this plant is 0-10cm.
Does it need repotting when it arrives?
Does it need repotting when it arrives?
No. The 1 litre size is supplied in its mesh basket and doesn't need repotting or removing from that basket before planting. If it later grows past about 60cm, moving it to a larger basket, or planting it in gravel, will help keep it stable in breezy spots.
What does the RHS Award of Garden Merit mean?
What does the RHS Award of Garden Merit mean?
It's an RHS recognition given to plants judged to perform reliably in garden conditions, and this variety holds that award.
Cyperus papyrus gives pond margins height and movement, with mop-like flower heads nodding above tall, triangular stems. It also works as a striking conservatory or house plant through the colder months, provided it's kept frost-free. This 1 litre plant arrives in its mesh basket, ready to go straight onto the pond shelf.
Cyperus papyrus is a marginal pond plant grown for its distinctive mop-like heads of spikelets held on tall, triangular stems, a plant sometimes identified as the one used for Moses' basket in the biblical account. It suits pond margins and shallow planting areas, and gives borders genuine height and movement through the growing season.
Away from the pond, it also works well as a house plant or conservatory specimen. It stays evergreen as long as temperatures remain above 15C, so a frost-free spot indoors over winter will help it survive from year to year.
This is a 1 litre marginal, supplied in its mesh planting basket, so there's no need to remove or repot it: start it off at around half the recommended planting depth to help it establish, then move it deeper as it grows. It also holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit, recognition given to plants judged to perform reliably in garden conditions.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sun/Shade | Full sun |
| Flowers | Aug & Sep |
| Colour | Green |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| RHS AGM | Yes |
| Care instructions | Protect from frost; bring indoors and keep moist with as much light as possible; also suited to conservatory display |
| Height | 100-250 cm |
| Planting depth | 0-10 cm |
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.
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