You Garden Fargesia Rufa Fountain Bamboo 5l

Fargesia Rufa (Fountain Bamboo) 5L - ideal for smaller gardens. This dwarf bamboo produces masses of new culms which have 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. They also form a neat, dense and easy-care non-trim hedge, reaching approximately 2m. Don't let them dry out in hot, dry Summers but other than that they require almost no care at all. Supplied as a 5L pot grown bamboo, approx 80-100cm in height (inc growers pot) Planting Advice Although bamboos are suitable for planting all year round, they're best planted in spring. Fargesia prefers light to moderate shade so needs to be planted out of the glaring sun. Before planting, dig over the ground and add well-rotted manure or garden compost. Dig a planting hole so that the rootball sits slightly lower, with 2-3cm (1in) of soil covering the original surface Backfill the hole, taking care not to damage the young rhizomes, then water and mulch. Water regularly and ensure that bamboo plants in containers do not dry out even in winter as the foliage is prone to wind scorch. Give a high nitrogen feed in spring and apply a balanced fertiliser through the rest of the growing season until late August. Aftercare Advice Keep plants well-watered during the growing season but don't allow them to stand in water if it's cold. Smaller bamboos are ideal grown in a container at least 45cm (18in) across. In very cold weather, insulate containers with bubble wrap or move them to frost-free conditions. Bulb Size: 300 Delivered As: Plant Max Height (in cm): 200 Max Spread (in cm): 150 Planting Period: Mar - Oct Planting Position: Light to moderate shade Potted: Y