About
A tough, evergreen bamboo forming dense clumps of deep blue-green canes to 4m tall, becoming paler as they mature, with creamy-white sheaths. Leaves are green and blue-green beneath and 15cm long.
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
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, West-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, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Native toChina
Care notes
CultivationBest grown in fertile, moisture retentive soil, in partial shade. Suited to container cultivation. See bamboo cultivation Some bamboos can become invasive – for more information, read our advice on bamboo control
PruningNo pruning required but if necessary remove 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
PropagationDivide established clumps or take cuttings of sections of young rhizomes in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs which can attack young shoots
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free