Fargesia murielae 'Simba' (Bamboo 'Simba')
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1m max. spread |
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2m max. height |
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10-20 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Fargesia murielae 'Simba'
Other names: Bamboo 'Simba'
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Genus: Fargesia
Variety or cultivar: 'Simba' _ 'Simba' is a compact bamboo with arching canes and slender leaves.
Fargesia murielae 'Simba' is: Evergreen
Foliage: Green in All seasons
Stem: Flushed purple in All seasons
Habit: Arching, Upright
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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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 'Simba' (Bamboo 'Simba') will reach a height of 2m 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.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Loamy, Clay |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moisture-retentive | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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Sad looking bamboo
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I reveived a Fargesia in June and have potted it in a large container - however it's looking like a lot of the stems have dried out and died. If I remove all the dead stems will it encourage new growth and begin to look healthier or will it remain sparse?
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- Posted: Wed. 1st September 2010 21:34
- Last reply: Thu. 2nd September 2010 02:34
fargesia murielae bamboo - 'simba'
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I intend to use this species in containers for the purpose of screening from the neighbours on my deck. If I require this screen to cover a 5 metre strech then how many containers will i have to plant up?
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- Posted: Mon. 16th November 2009 14:57
- Last reply: Mon. 16th November 2009 23:48
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