Cyperus
Galingale, Umbrella plant
- Height × spread
- 1m – 1m × 0.4m – 0.4m
- Position
- Full sun
Availability
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About this plant
There are around 600 species of sedge and they are found over all the world except the very cold bits. Only a few of these are seen in gardens. A few sedges are grown for their architectural qualities and these include Cyperus involucrata with beautifully whorled slender leaves, also available in a variegated form. There are a many sedges that are unsuitable for outdoor cultivation. Only one, generally seen in temperate houses, is well known and desirable. This is papyrus - Cyperus papyrus - which may survive out of doors in the very warmest parts of the country.
- Flower colour
- Brown
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Fruit colour
- Brown
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Column
- Height
- 1m – 1m
- Spread
- 0.4m – 0.4m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Water garden, Seaside garden, Exotic garden, Conservatory
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, tolerates part shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, most are hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Hazards
- No
AutumnNow
Autumn · Planting
Prune foliage back
Cut foliage back to the ground in autumn.
Spring
Spring · Outdoors
Feed with aquatic plant food
As the plant is grown in water, feed with an aquatic feed as directed on the packet. Do not exceed the amounts given as this can affect the water.
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water frequently to keep the soil moist
The plant thrives in moist or boggy soil, doesn't tolerate dryness and should be watered frequently, not only after a period of drought, but if the soil begins to dry out spring to autumn. Check plants in pots more frequently, especially in hot weather.