Description
Fargesia Murieliae 3.6 Litre Umbrella Bamboo Potted Garden Plants T&M - The fargesia murieliae, known more commonly as the umbrella bamboo hits a perfect middle ground of being both practical and exotic, meaning that this plant is likely to fit in with your garden somewhere. Its sturdiness and growth rate makes the umbrella bamboo a practical plant for hedges and screening while its exotic appearance mean that it would fit in well in any exotic garden or as a standalone exotic specimen.
Ideal For: Hedges, Exotic Garden, Specimen Plant
Hardiness: Hardy Position In: Sun or semi shade Height: Up to 400cm Spread: Up to 150cm
How To Grow
When growing Umbrella Bamboo in pots, choose a soil based compost such as John Innes No. 3. Repot the plant, firming well into the new container, then water well and position in full sun or semi shade. Alternatively plant Umbrella Bamboos directly into borders in any moist, free draining soil. Bamboos dislike poor, dry soils. If your soil is particularly free draining, improve it by adding plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost prior to planting. Choose a sheltered position that is protected from cold, drying winds. Fargesia murieliae spreads via underground rhizomes so is best given space to grow. Alternatively surround the roots with a barrier to restrict the plant?s spread.
More Info
Feed and water bamboo plants regularly, particularly when grown in containers. Repot into successively larger containers as plants increase in size. Once bamboo plants are established, thin out any weak, damaged or unwanted canes in spring, cutting them back to ground level, and apply a mulch of well rotted manure or compost to the base of the plant. Mature bamboos can be divided in spring if clumps become congested.
Important Note
Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions may vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply, but may vary due to seasonality changes and may not be the exact variety.