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.
Dragon Head Bamboo Care
Fargesia Rufa
What is the plant
lighting
Part sun and part shade
hardiness zone
min 6b
difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
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
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
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
full sun or partial shade
Soil
humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil
Temperature
fully hardy
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Container
Smaller bamboos are ideal grown in a container at least 45cm (18in) across.
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