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BAMBOO Fargesia robusta 'Asian Wonder'
(syn. F. scabrida 'Asian Wonder') - Reddish-purple young canes becoming green
Plant Details
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Pests & DiseasesSlugs on young shoots
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Place of originChina
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EvergreenGlossy leaves 15cm (6in) long, blue-green beneath
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height3m (10ft)
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Spread1.5m (5ft)
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BambooClump-forming bamboo. New canes emerge crimson and mature to olive green
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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)
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
1.5m (5ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub borderPatio / pot plants
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Sun Requirements
Full sunFor best cane colour. Shelter from drying windsPartial shade