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BAMBOO Pleioblastus simonii 'Variegatus'
Inconsistent white striping on some leaves. This is a vigorous bamboo growing in dense clumps to 12-15 feet. Very hardy
Further Reading....
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EvergreenMid-green, linear to to lance-shaped leaves to 20cm (8in) long, finely downy beneath
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Height3m (10ft) -
Spread2m (6½ft) or more
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BambooUpright, woody bamboo with hollow canes which have a waxy bloom and 3 branches at each white node
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Tall Shrub
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sunShelter from cold, dry winds
BAMBOO Pleioblastus simonii 'Variegatus'
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Additional Features
Good to knowSyn. Arundinaria simonii 'Variegata'
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originJapan -
Garden Location/ConditionsWoodland garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Silver variegated
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Lanceolate
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Linear(see photos above) -
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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3m (10ft)
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2m (6½ft) or more |
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)
2 options from £6.00
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 £10.20
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 £10.20
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