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Beginner
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2.5m
max. spread |
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4m
max. height |
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Fargesia nitida
Other names: Chinese fountain bamboo, Fountain bamboo, Arundinaria nitida, Sinarundinaria nitida
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Genus: Fargesia
Species: F. nitida - F. nitida is a fine bamboo with arching, purple-tinged canes and slender leaves.
Fargesia nitida is: Evergreen
Foliage: Green in All seasons
Stem: Flushed purple in All seasons
Habit: Arching, Upright
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Fargesia nitida (Chinese fountain bamboo) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 2.5m 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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Loamy, Clay |
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Moisture-retentive |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
penny
General or specific. How often?
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- Replies: 1
- Posted: Mon. 26th March 2012 13:31
- Last reply: Wed. 28th March 2012 23:31
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