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Dragon Head Bamboo Care

Fargesia Rufa

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What is the plant

Fargesia is one of the best types of bamboos as it is short and has many small canes, and a much more delicate appearance than more thuggish members of the family.This non-invasive dwarf bamboo produces masses of new culms with a rusty tinge which then green up and unfurl masses of tiny thin green leaves, which are evergreen so last all year round.The canes are very slender and thin, so they gently arch over, hence it's common name of 'Fountain Bamboo'.They are spectacular in big pots on the patio, and an ideal bamboo for small gardens but they also form a neat, dense and easy-care non-trim hedge.Supplied as a pair of 2L pot grown bamboos, 40-50cm tall, ready to pot on or plant out.

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Lighting

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

Hardiness zone

min 6b

Difficulty

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    Water regularly and ensure that bamboo plants in containers do not dry out even in winter as the foliage is prone to wind scorch.

  • Pruning

    Pruning

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    In spring, remove any weak, dead, damaged or spindly canes, cutting them to ground level with secateurs or loppers, at the same time remove any debris at the base of clumps.

  • Fertilizer

    Fertilizer

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    Give a high nitrogen feed in spring and apply a balanced fertiliser through the rest of the growing season until late August.

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  • Sunlight

    Sunlight

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    full sun or partial shade

  • Soil

    Soil

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    humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil

  • Temperature

    Temperature

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    fully hardy

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  • Container

    Container

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    Smaller bamboos are ideal grown in a container at least 45cm (18in) across.

  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    114 people already have this plant 19 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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