Description
Umbrella bamboo for UK gardens
This Fargesia is called Red Panda because of its red canes. The colored ornamental bamboo is its unique feature. This densely clump forming bamboo is originally green; it then grows to golden orange color before finally maturing to attractive reddish brown color. All these changes happen over a span of two to three years. The plant can feasibly be classified as evergreen because of its attractive narrow mild to dark green leaves. The plant maintains a vertical position, which adds to its beauty. The speed of growth ranges from average to fast growing.
It is available to be bought in a two liters pot. It can be used as a solitary specimen. However, it is ideal for hedging or fence making because of its dense upright habit. The plant goes well with Dicksonia antarctica, Dryopteris erythrosora and Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae. It is a must buy for your patio where you can relax and get fascinated by its beautiful colors.
The plant can grow in a range of conditions from direct full sun to complete shade. However, the unique beautiful colors are more pronounced when the plant is placed at sunnier place. The plant grows at its best rate in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil.
The plant is very easy to care for. It should not be allowed to dry out especially in the beginning. The plant can take roughly up to 15 years to fully mature. In this timespan dead or damaged stems should be removed regularly in order to have best effects. In addition, propagation methods such as root cutting can be employed on occasions. If you want to restrict its growth, please plant it in a large pot or if you decide to plant on ground please edge its roots with a non-perishable root barrier.
