Overview
Borinda perlonga Yunnan 6 is a clump forming, bushy bamboos in the genus Borinda, part of the Poaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Borinda perlonga Yunnan 6 grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include architectural, patio and container plants, low maintenance and hedging and screens.
About
Borinda perlonga Yunnan 6 is a cultivar of the Borinda genus, a group of evergreen bamboos known for their clump-forming, bushy habit and canes with longitudinal ridges. This cultivar features soft, matte-finished leaves and thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects. It grows best in moist but well-drained loam soils of varying pH and is hardy to UK zone H5. Suitable for architectural uses, patios, containers, hedging, and screens, it requires low maintenance and is propagated by division in spring, offering seasonal interest from spring through autumn.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Borinda
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Borinda perlonga Yunnan 6 size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bamboos
- Habit
- Clump forming, Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Patio and container plants, Low Maintenance, Hedging and screens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Borinda perlonga Yunnan 6
- Propagation
- Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Borinda perlonga Yunnan 6?
Borinda perlonga Yunnan 6 prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Borinda perlonga Yunnan 6 need?
Borinda perlonga Yunnan 6 grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Borinda perlonga Yunnan 6 hardy in the UK?
Borinda perlonga Yunnan 6 has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Borinda perlonga Yunnan 6?
Division in spring.