Overview
x Phyllosasa is a climbing bamboos in the genus Phyllosasa, part of the Poaceae family, with deciduous foliage. x Phyllosasa grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and wall side borders.
About
x Phyllosasa is a cultivar of a tall, spreading bamboo from Japan, belonging to the genus Phyllosasa in the Poaceae family. It is a deciduous, climbing plant with a clump-forming habit and deep green leaves. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with moist but well-drained, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, and wall side borders. It offers seasonal interest throughout spring, summer, and autumn and can be propagated by various cutting methods or seed with stratification.
About the genus
× Phyllosasa is a nothogenus of Japanese bamboo in the grass family.
Wikipedia contributors, "× Phyllosasa", CC BY-SA 4.0 — × Phyllosasa
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Phyllosasa
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
x Phyllosasa size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bamboos
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for x Phyllosasa
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, Hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, Chip budding in summer, Seed propagation (requires stratification)
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Rose leafhopper, Glasshouse red spider mite, Scale insects, Caterpillars, Large rose sawfly, Rose slugworm sawfly, Rose leaf-rolling sawfly, Deer, Rabbits
- Disease resistance
- Rose black spot, Rose rust, Replant disease, Rose dieback, Rose powdery mildew, Honey fungus, Rose blindness, Flower balling
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant x Phyllosasa?
x Phyllosasa prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does x Phyllosasa need?
x Phyllosasa grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is x Phyllosasa hardy in the UK?
x Phyllosasa has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate x Phyllosasa?
Softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, Hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, Chip budding in summer, Seed propagation (requires stratification).