{"product_id":"lincolnshire-pond-plants-cyperus-alternifolius-gracilis-dwarf-umbrella-plant-tender-pond-plant","title":"Cyperus alternifolius 'Gracilis' - Dwarf Umbrella Plant, Tender Pond Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eCyperus alternifolius 'Gracilis', known as dwarf umbrella plant, is a finer, smaller form of umbrella plant. Its slim, upright stems are topped by umbrella-like whorls of narrow, dark green leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDwarf umbrella plant at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCyperus involucratus (sold as Cyperus alternifolius 'Gracilis')\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwarf umbrella plant, umbrella sedge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlant type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen sedge if kept frost-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight and spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 90 cm tall, 50–100 cm wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlowers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall, greenish-brown, from July; not showy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun or part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWet soil or shallow water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePond depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–5 cm of water in summer (one grower allows up to 10 cm over the crown)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRHS H1c – tender; needs a heated greenhouse or indoors in winter (5 to 10°C) (rating for Cyperus involucratus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNative to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot UK native\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs umbrella plant hardy in the UK?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is tender. The RHS rates umbrella plant H1c, which means it needs a minimum of 5–10°C in winter. Grow it in the pond or on the patio in summer, then bring it indoors or into a heated greenhouse before the first frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to plant it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA summer pond shelf, 0–5 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatio ponds and pots of wet compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA frost-free conservatory or room in winter (minimum 5–10°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to plant and care for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut it outside after the last frost, in wet soil or very shallow water. It is generally free of pests and diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich size should I buy?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBare-root plants (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive without a pot or compost and are the most economical way to plant a group. Potted plants (9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive growing in our peat-free compost and give a faster display. Packs of 3 come in 7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre bare-root sizes and cost less per plant. The 2x Pot \u0026amp; Compost option is two plants supplied with pots and compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Lincolnshire Pond Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 \/ 7cm Bareroot","offer_id":54368587350349,"sku":"MP030-plug","price":2.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 9cm Bareroot","offer_id":54368587383117,"sku":"MP030-9cm","price":6.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 9cm Potted","offer_id":54324716699981,"sku":"MP030-9cmpot","price":8.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 1Ltr Bareroot","offer_id":54368587415885,"sku":"MP030-1ltr","price":10.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 1Ltr Potted","offer_id":54324716765517,"sku":"MP030-1ltrpot","price":12.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 3Ltr Bareroot","offer_id":54368587448653,"sku":"MP030-3ltr","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 3Ltr Potted","offer_id":54324716831053,"sku":"MP030-3ltrpot","price":23.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 2x Pot \u0026 Compost","offer_id":54368587481421,"sku":"MP030-2xpot-2xcompost","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 \/ 7cm Bareroot","offer_id":54368587514189,"sku":"MP030-Plug-3x","price":7.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 \/ 9cm Bareroot","offer_id":54368587546957,"sku":"MP030-9cm-3x","price":19.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 \/ 1Ltr Bareroot","offer_id":54368587579725,"sku":"MP030-1Ltr-3x","price":30.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 3Ltr Bareroot","offer_id":54368587612493,"sku":"MP030-3Ltr-3x","price":55.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/6961\/6973\/files\/product_c_y_cyperus_alternifolius_dcea82dd-ca03-4c69-809f-8ba4514503b8.jpg?v=1788368004","url":"https:\/\/thefoalyard.co.uk\/products\/lincolnshire-pond-plants-cyperus-alternifolius-gracilis-dwarf-umbrella-plant-tender-pond-plant","provider":"The Foalyard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}