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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
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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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Evergreen - mid-green, linear to to lance-shaped leaves to 20cm (8in) long, finely downy beneath
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Height - 3m (10ft) -
Spread - 2m (6½ft) or more
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Bamboo - upright, 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 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 - shelter from cold, dry winds -
Additional Features - Good to know - - syn. Arundinaria simonii 'Variegata' -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - Japan -
Garden Location/Conditions - Woodland garden -
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Hardiness - Fully 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 - see photos above
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Linear
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Spring
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Summer
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Winter
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich
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Wildlife - Rabbit 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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