BAMBOO Fargesia robusta 'Asian Wonder'

(syn. F. scabrida 'Asian Wonder') - Reddish-purple young canes becoming green
  • Evergreen
    Glossy leaves 15cm (6in) long, blue-green beneath
  • Height
    3m (10ft)
  • Spread
    1.5m (5ft)
  • Bamboo
    Clump-forming bamboo. New canes emerge crimson and mature to olive green
  • Tall Shrub
  • Hardy - cold winter
    Hardy 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
    For best cane colour. Shelter from drying winds
  • Partial shade

BAMBOO Fargesia robusta 'Asian Wonder'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Slugs on young shoots
    Place of origin
    China
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
    Patio / pot plants
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Lanceolate
    (see photos above)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
3m (10ft)
bamboo - guide for size not form Average Person
  1.5m (5ft)
 

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