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BAMBOO Pleioblastus variegatus
(Arundinaria fortunei) - low tufted species forming dense thickets. Suitable for rock garden, 2-3' tall, silver variegated
Further Reading....
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EvergreenLeaves 14cm (5½in) long.
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Height0.8-1.2m (32in-4ft) -
Spread1.2m (4ft)
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BambooUpright, woody bamboo with hollow, pale-green canes. Nodes have a white, waxy bloom.
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
BAMBOO Pleioblastus variegatus
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Additional Features
Good to knowIntroduced into UK by Robert Fortune, Scottish plant hunter, in 1863.ideal for rock gardens or tubs/containers.
Place of originJapan. -
Garden Location/ConditionsTown gardenWoodland garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Linear
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
Bamboo - Care Guide
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0.8-1.2m (32in-4ft)
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1.2m (4ft) |
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.00
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