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Fargesia murielae 'Bimbo' (Umbrella bamboo 'Bimbo')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Fargesia murielae 'Bimbo'

Other names: Umbrella bamboo 'Bimbo'


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Genus: Fargesia

Variety or cultivar: 'Bimbo' _ 'Bimbo' is a small, compact, evergreen bamboo with arching yellow-green canes and linear, bright-green leaves.

Fargesia murielae 'Bimbo' is: Evergreen

Foliage: Bright-green in All seasons

Stem: Yellow-green in All seasons

Habit: Arching, Compact, Upright

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General care

Pruning: Remove dead or damaged stems and thin out to show off stems to best effect.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Division, Root cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Fargesia murielae 'Bimbo' (Umbrella bamboo 'Bimbo') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.


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Suggested uses: Architectural, Hedging/Screens, Sub-Tropical, Containers, Roof terrace

Cultivation: Plant in fertile, moisture retentive soil, in sun or partial shade. If planted in a container use a loam-based compost and feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser once a month.

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Soil types: Loamy, Clay Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moisture-retentive Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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Fargesia murielae 'Bimbo'

Question from R. Samide

Hello all, We have the bibmo variation planted now for 6 months and it while beautiful when first planted it has been thining and browning ever since. Does any one have any recommendations?

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  • Posted: Sun. 14th October 2007 13:18
  • Last reply: Wed. 26th May 2010 20:07

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