Highest quality Umbrella Bamboo. suitable for just about anywhere in the garden. Fully hardy for entire UK.
Bamboo Fargesia Rufa 2 Litre: Fargesia Rufa is one of the first shooting Bamboo of the year this coupled with its vigorous growth rate, giving numerous new culms annually make it an ideal choice for a growing Bamboo, it is one of the lower growing varieties, only reaching an absolute maximum of 3 metres although is only likely acheived in optimum conditions and a height of 2m is a more realistic target. Ideal for pots and borders, ensure a good water supply during the active growing season. Can be used as a stand alone specimen, pot planted, or because of its draping nature to create an informal hedge. A non invasive clumping Bamboo.
Planting Position: Suitable for a wide range of areas of the garden, in a wide range of conditions, full sun through to semi shade, if planted in full sun and in a pot ensure a daily water supply during hot periods
Soil: Any free draining damp soil but not waterlogged, they will not fare well in very wet soil.
Suitable for container planting ?: Yes ideal for both ground and container.
Eventual height and spread: Whilst the official line is in excess of 3m in our experience to acheicve this type of height conditions would have to be pretty much perfect. A height of 2 metres with a spread of around 1.5 metres is a more realistic target.
Growth Speed: Quick
Growth Habit: Cascading bushy foliage rather than upright.
Flowering Period: Not Applicable
Pruning: Not necessary.
Foliage: Dense cane growth with cascading mid green leaves
Evergreen: Yes
Hardiness: -15
Bamboo Fargesia can be planted in any free draining soil damp soil and sheltered from cold strong winter winds. In early spring feed with a liquid food with a high nitrogen content, this will help promote new growth and give the plant a boost after the dormant period. In summer a slow release fertiliser is preferable. As with most plants, especially Bamboo always ensure the plant has an adequate water supply especially when planted in a container. This Bamboo requires no special treatment or requirements during the winter months.
