Description

The Cyperus percamenthus ‘King Tut’, often referred to as King Tut, is a smaller and more compact version of the classic Egyptian Papyrus. With its striking umbrella-shaped heads of feathery, green spikelets, this plant brings the elegance of its larger cousin in a more manageable size. A favorite among gardeners, King Tut is the perfect choice for those with smaller water features or marginal spaces in their garden.

Ideal for water gardens, ponds, or containers, this plant thrives in moist, aquatic environments. Its shorter stature makes it easier to incorporate into more confined spaces without sacrificing its dramatic, architectural appeal. King Tut offers a touch of tropical charm and history in a plant that’s both easy to maintain and visually stunning.

Features:

• A compact, shorter alternative to traditional Egyptian Papyrus
• Ideal for smaller water features, ponds, or garden margins
• Striking umbrella-shaped heads of green, feathery spikelets
• Thrives in moist conditions, making it perfect for water gardens
• A low-maintenance plant that adds a tropical and historical flair

Add the Cyperus percamenthus ‘King Tut’ to your garden for a touch of royalty and elegance that’s perfectly suited for smaller spaces and water features.

Repotting or planting

9cm marginal plants require potting into a larger mesh basket. Place in a pond no deeper than 1/3 maximum recommended planting depth to allow the plants to establish. 1ltr marginal plants do not require repotting, place in pond no deeper than 1/2 maximum recommended planting depth to allow the plants to establish. 3ltr and 5ltr plants do not require repotting, as they are larger more established plants they can be placed up to the maximum recommended depth. There is no need to remove the mesh basket.

Care instructions

Little maintenance is required. Trim just above the water surface after foliage has died back in Autumn to tidy.

Colour

Brown

Growth rate

Fast

Flowers

Aug-Oct

Sun/shade

Full sun

Season

Summer

Measurements in centimetres

Height Min –Max

70

Depth Min-Max

0-10