Cyperus papyrus 'Nanus'
dwarf papyrus
'Nanus' is a compact clump-forming plant to 1.2m, with narrow leaves and rounded umbels of many long-stalked tiny brown flower-heads
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Brown | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Brown | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Cyperus can be annuals or evergreen, rhizomatous perennials, with linear, grass-like leaves and terminal clusters of small greenish flower-spikes with spreading leaf-like bracts beneath
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass grow in peat-free, loam-based potting compost in bright filtered light. Water freely in summer and maintain high humidity. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Can be grown outdoors as a bog or marginal plant
Propagation
Propagate by seed at 18 to 21°C in spring in constantly moist seed compost. Divide in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Cut back dead material in autumn
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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