Egyptian Paper Reed These shrubs are grown for foliage
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Egyptian Paper Reed
Cyperus Papyrus
These shrubs are grown for foliage
This shrub does not have any flowers
Wet positions, at bottom of slopes in heavy rain areas, bog type situations suit this shrub
Garden shrubs like this classed as an evergreen shrub. This means the shrub will keep its leaves (normally green) in winter season irrespective of the climate being hot, cold or mild. The most classic example of an evergreen is the fir tree
The shrub is considered hardy but this is a relative term and the degree of hardiness depends upon severity of climate. Seek specific advice if you live in a severe winter area
When fully grown this shrub will reach a height of about 5 feet and spread over an area of about 3 feet
Shrubs of this kind prefer soils with a pH of more than 7 to be seen at their best. Add lime to correct soil conditions for these shrubs (soil is then referred to as alkaline)
Prune out all old wood or woody growth in the shrub. Pruning promotes growth from the point at where the cut is made generally
This shrub has spectacular and attractive foliage