About
An evergreen bamboo forming a dense clump of upright to arching, purple-flushed green canes to 4m high, with slender, dainty, dark green leaves to 9cm in length.
About the genus
Fargesia are compact, densely clump-forming evergreen bamboos with slender arching canes and several small branches at each node bearing copious narrow leaves
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeBamboos
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Native toN China
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moisture retentive soil in partial or light dappled shade with shelter from cold, dry winds. Suited to container cultivation. See bamboo cultivation Some bamboos can become invasive – for more information, read our advice on bamboo control
PruningRemove weak, dead, damaged or spindly stems in spring and thin to show off stems to best effect. Cut out any flowering shoots promptly to discourage more from forming - see bamboo cultivation
PropagationPropagate by division or take cuttings of sections of young rhizomes in spring
Pest resistanceSlugs may damage new shoots
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free