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1 hour care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Cyperus papyrus
Other names
Papyrus, Bulrushes, Egyptian papyrus
Genus
Cyperus Cyperus
Species
C. papyrus - C. papyrus is a tender perennial suitable for growing in ponds and bog gardens. It forms hollow, upright, long green stalks that are topped with tufts of fine, green grass-like foliage.
Cyperus papyrus is: Evergreen
Habit
Arching, Erect
Flower
Reddish-brown in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Cyperus papyrus (Egyptian papyrus) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Aquatic, Bog garden, Waterside
Cultivation
Plant in moist soil or in pool margins up to a depth of 30cm. When growing in a pool, plant in a basket as it may be invasive.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive, Pond/In water
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor unheated (H2)
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Botanical name
Cyperus papyrus
Other names
Papyrus, Bulrushes, Egyptian papyrus
Genus
Cyperus Cyperus
Species
C. papyrus - C. papyrus is a tender perennial suitable for growing in ponds and bog gardens. It forms hollow, upright, long green stalks that are topped with tufts of fine, green grass-like foliage.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Arching, Erect
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Colour
Flower
Reddish-brown in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Cyperus papyrus (Egyptian papyrus) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Aquatic, Bog garden, Waterside
Cultivation
Plant in moist soil or in pool margins up to a depth of 30cm. When growing in a pool, plant in a basket as it may be invasive.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive, Pond/In water
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor unheated (H2)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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| Soil types: | Clay, Loamy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive, Pond/In water | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Indoor unheated (H2) | Tell us... |
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