Sweet Galingale | Cyperus longus
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Grown by Caroline
Enfield
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Sweet Galingale
Cyperus longus
- Dark green grass-like pendulous foliage and nut-brown flowers
- Flowering from August right through to October
- Tall, strong, slender arching foliage with attractive brown seed heads in autumn
- A low maintenance, easy to grow plant which makes a big impact
- Plant in large natural ponds or lakes - not suitable for lined ponds as the young plant growth can puncture the liner. Can be planted in pots
- Excellent cover for wildlife
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Sweet Galingale is well-suited to being grown in a pot, provided it is kept in consistently moist or waterlogged soil.
How big does it get?
Sweet Galingale can reach an impressive height of 1-1.5 metres with a spread of 1 metre.
How much sunlight does this need?
Sweet Galingale thrives in full sun.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Sweet Galingale prefers consistently moist or waterlogged soil, ideally in the shallow margins of a pond.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Sweet Galingale requires abundant watering to keep the soil consistently moist or waterlogged, mimicking its natural habitat.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Sweet Galingale should be cut back to about 5 cm above the soil level in late autumn before temperatures drop below 5°C.
How hardy is this plant?
Cyperus longus is fully hardy (H6), surviving temperatures down to -20°C across the UK.
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