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BAMBOO Fargesia rufa
Commonly known as Fountain bamboo
Light green canes with red-brown sheathes. Clump-forming. Height to 2 m. Good for screening
Further Reading....
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EvergreenLeaves to 10cm (4in) long. Foliage has a blue-green glow
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Height2m (6½ft) -
Spread1.5m (5ft)
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BambooUpright, then arching clump-forming shrub
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightWell spaced canes spread attractively without becoming invasive
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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 sun -
Partial shade
BAMBOO Fargesia rufa
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- Mature Size
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
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Additional Features
Good to knowMakes a good container specimen
Pests & DiseasesSlugs on young shoots
Place of originCentral China -
Garden Location/ConditionsPatio / pot plants
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Lanceolate
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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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2m (6½ft)
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1.5m (5ft) |
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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