Planting position: Best suited to a sunny spot but will cope well in a partially shade area
Soil:Suited to both loan and clay, add some manure or fertiliser to give new plants a boost
Suitable for Container planting: Great choice for containers but make sure they have plenty of water.
Eventual height and spread: Overall height 3- 4 metres with a spread of 1-1.5 metres.
Pruning: Not really necessary but any winter damage can be removed immediately, if you are pruning to restrict height this is best done during the dormant months
Growth speed: Quick almost Vigorous
Growth Habit: Upright with slight draping habit
Flowering period: Not Applicable
Evergreen: Yes, but like most Bamboo it will shed some foliage in late Autumn/ Early winter this is not a cause for concern it will soon be replaced once the temperatures start to rise Winter Hardy: -20
For best results when planting break the soil and add some well rotted manure or organic fertiliser, this not only invigorates the soil but also helps the area retain moisture. Feed with a Nitrogen based food during spring and a balanced fertiliser during the grwoing season April through to late August. Always ensure an adequate water supply especially for young ot pot planted plants
In its homeland it is known as one of the Giant pandas favourite Bamboo , however thats not something us the the Uk have to be too concerned with!
