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Cyperus alternifolius
– Cyprus grass for pond edge
Cyperus alternifolius (Umbrella Plant) is a striking structural plant with umbrella-shaped growth for the garden pond. With a height of 60–80 cm, it brings height and clear lines to the bank and shallow water zone. It is suitable for 0 to –15 cm planting depth, and the flowering period is from May to July (V–VII).
- Flowering period: V–VII (May to July)
- Height: approx. 60–80 cm
- Planting depth: 0 to –15 cm
- Pot size: approx. 9 cm
Plant specifications:
- The typical umbrella-shaped growth creates a modern, tidy accent on the pond edge.
- The planting depth of 0 to –15 cm allows the Cyprus grass to be placed flexibly in edge and shallow water areas.
Technical data:
- Botanical name: Cyperus alternifolius
- German name: Cyprus grass (Umbrella Plant)
- Height (cm): 60 / 80 cm
- Planting depth: 0 / –15 cm
- Flowering period: V–VII
- Winter hardiness zone: Zone 1 / 2
- Pot size: 9 cm
With Cyperus alternifolius (Cyprus grass / Umbrella Plant), you add a pond edge plant to your garden that immediately stands out with its distinctive, umbrella-shaped silhouette. It is precisely this clear form that makes it so popular: it brings structure to the bank planting, looks tidy and provides an exciting contrast to soft-growing marsh and flowering plants. Cyprus grass looks particularly harmonious on modern ponds or clearly defined shorelines – but it can also serve as a deliberate point of structure in more natural settings.
With a height of approx. 60 to 80 cm, Cyperus alternifolius is suitable for mid- to background edge plantings. It visually builds up the bank zone without completely covering the pond. The specified flowering period from May to July (V–VII) fits in with the seasonal cycle, although for this plant, it is usually the leaf and growth form that is most prominent. Planted in small groups, it creates a calm, architectural effect; planted individually, Cyprus grass becomes a real eye-catcher.
The recommended planting depth of 0 to –15 cm makes the plant ideal for the bank and shallow water zone. You can plant it directly in moist bank soil or place it in very shallow water.
Note on shipping: We do our best to ensure that our plants arrive healthy and undamaged. Despite the utmost care, it may happen that plants suffer slight damage through postal shipping or other unforeseen events. This includes brown leaves as well as broken branches. We do not accept liability for this. Do not plant in open bodies of water such as lakes or biotopes.
Zoo-Roco tip:
Place Cyperus alternifolius so that the "umbrellas" are clearly visible at eye level – it looks most beautiful when slightly reflected in the water. For a neat pond edge, place the pot or basket at a depth of 0 to –15 cm and combine a low groundcover in the front so that the transition appears natural.