Umbrella Bamboo - 6 x Plants - Fargesia 'Asian Wonder' - H25-40cm - discussion

The Fargesia Robusta is the only red bamboo in the world. This Fargesia is a real exclusive bamboo species that is rarely found in shops. The red colour appears after 2/3 years. The stems turn red by direct sunlight so the more sunlight the redder the stems. The stems can reach 2cm in diameter after a few years. Besides its red stems the Fargesia has beautiful bright green leaves. This Fargesia grows as a compact shrub with many stems close together and can reach a height of 3 to 4 metres. The stems grow straight up and will hang down a little at the top. Besides the fact that this species is not rampant it is also hardy to -18 degrees Celsius!

Care
The Fargesua Robusta wonder is evergreen hardy and non-spreading. The plant desires a place in the sun or semi-shade. In summer and on hot days this plant needs quite a bit of water. A planting distance of 40-60cm is advised if the plant is placed in the open ground.

Size
The plants have a height of 25-40cm upon delivery measured including the nursery pot. The plants are supplied in a nursery pot with a diameter of 13cm.
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