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cyperus papyrus egyptian paper rush marginal pond plants bp030
cyperus papyrus egyptian paper rush marginal pond plants bp030
cyperus papyrus egyptian paper rush marginal pond plants bp030
cyperus papyrus egyptian paper rush marginal pond plants bp030

Cyperus papyrus (Egyptian Paper Rush)

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Size: 7cm Bareroot
Size Information

You can choose plants in various pot sizes. Non-potted plants arrive bare root for you to pot in the specified pot size.

Seasonal Information

Depending on the time of year, pond plants may be supplied fully-leaved, with flowers, or with foliage trimmed back.

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This plant is grown in the UK and sent directly from our tried, tested and trusted plant partner. Delivery price calculated at checkout.

Description of Cyperus papyrus (Egyptian Paper Rush)

Cyperus papyrus is Egyptian papyrus, a bold marginal grown for tall stems topped with umbrella heads. It gives a strong exotic look on pond shelves and in wet containers, but it needs warmth and constant water to look its best in the UK.

Appearance

It forms clumps of tall stems topped with radiating green bracts. In a good summer it can reach 1.5 to 2m or more in containers. The silhouette is the main feature and reads well from a distance.

Care Guide

Keep it permanently wet and feed it in summer. In cool gardens it grows more slowly, so placing it in the warmest sheltered spot helps.

  • Sun: Full sun to light shade. Sun gives the strongest growth.
  • Soil: Aquatic compost in a large pot, topped with gravel.
  • Water: Keep the pot permanently wet, ideally sitting in shallow water.
  • Feeding: Aquatic fertiliser tablets or regular feeding in summer helps.
  • Overwintering: Protect from hard frost, especially in containers.

If you bring it under cover, keep the compost wet through winter. A dry pot can kill the crown.

Suitability for Bog Garden

This suits bog gardens when you have a pond shelf or a deep wet container zone. It is best used as a focal point rather than mixed into tight planting, as the umbrella heads need space.

In liner bogs, it often does better kept in a separate pot sunk into the wettest corner.

FAQs

What are marginal pond plants?

Marginal pond plants grow around the shallow edges of ponds, with their roots and crowns in or close to the water while their leaves and flowers grow above the surface. They are ideal for planting on pond shelves and help soften the transition between the pond and surrounding garden.

How deep should marginal pond plants be planted?

The correct planting depth varies between species. Some marginals prefer their crowns only just below the water surface, while others tolerate deeper water. Always check the recommended planting depth for the individual plant rather than placing all marginal plants at the same depth.

Can marginal pond plants grow in a wildlife pond?

Yes. Marginal plants are particularly valuable in wildlife ponds because their foliage provides cover around the pond edge and their stems can give emerging aquatic insects a route out of the water. Flowering species can also provide food for bees, hoverflies and other pollinators.

Do marginal pond plants need aquatic baskets?

Marginal plants are commonly grown in aquatic baskets, especially in lined ponds. Baskets make plants easier to position, lift and divide and can help contain vigorous roots. They should normally be filled with suitable aquatic compost or heavy loam rather than ordinary multipurpose compost.

When should I cut back marginal pond plants?

Dead or dying foliage can be removed as plants die back, particularly in autumn, to reduce the amount of decaying material entering the pond. Vigorous marginal plants can also be thinned or divided when they become overcrowded.

What are the best pond plants for a wildlife pond?

The best wildlife pond plants provide a mixture of underwater cover, surface shade, flowering habitat and places for aquatic insects to emerge. A balanced pond can include oxygenating plants, marginal plants and floating-leaved plants such as water lilies. Native species are particularly useful for supporting UK pond wildlife.

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