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Pleioblastus variegatus (Dwarf white-striped bamboo)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Pleioblastus variegatus

Other names: Dwarf white-striped bamboo, Fargesia fortunei , Pleioblastus shibuyanus , Pleioblastus fortunei 'Variegata', Arundinaria variegata , Arundinaria fortunei


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Genus: Pleioblastus

Species: P. variegatus - P. variegatus is a compact evergreen bamboo with narrow light-green canes and narrow leaves with white central stripes.

Pleioblastus variegatus is: Evergreen

Foliage: Cream, Green, Striped in All seasons

Habit: Arching, Upright

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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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. REGISTER to read more...


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Pleioblastus variegatus (Dwarf white-striped bamboo) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.


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Suggested uses: Architectural, Hedging/Screens, Sub-Tropical

Cultivation: Plant in fertile, humus-rich and moist but well-drained soil, in full sun or part shade. Best to protect from cold drying winds. If planted in a container use a loam-based compost and feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser.

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Soil types: Clay, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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