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BAMBOO Pleioblastus auricomus
(Arundinaria auricoma) - very hardy bamboo growing up to 3 feet with purplish green canes and bright yellow and green foliage. Ideal for landscaping
Further Reading....
BAMBOO Pleioblastus auricomus
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Evergreen
leaves to 18cm (7in) long, margined with bristles. -
Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft) -
Bamboo
Upright, slow-spreading, non-invasive bamboo. Conspicuous hairs at nodes. -
Medium shrub Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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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 -
Additional Features
Good to know - syn. P. viridistriatus. Prune every two years to maintain colour vitality. -
Place of origin
Japan -
Hardiness
Fully hardy -
Leaf Colour (if not green)
Gold variegated -
Leaf margin
Entire see photos above -
Leaf shape
Linear see photos above -
Seasonal Interest
Autumn -
Spring
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Summer
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Winter
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus-rich. -
Wildlife
Rabbit Resistant
Bamboo - Care Guide
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1m (39in)
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1.5m (5ft) |
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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
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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.
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Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
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