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- Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 12 - 14 Feet
- Mature Spread 12 - 14 Feet
- Growing Zones 6 - 8
Clumping Bamboo is a striking perennial that is all about color and foliage. The Bamboo fargesia Scabrida produces culms with vibrant orange and red sheaths in the spring. The sheaths open to display blue and lavender culms that eventually fade to a lovely olive hue as the plant matures. The culms feature deep green foliage, giving this decorative bamboo a lush and graceful appearance.
Bamboo is an upright plant that adds greenery and texture to a landscape. The leafy culms can be used to create a unique hedge, shield a patio, or as a specimen or focal point. Grow this variety in a container to add greenery to a porch or create a movable privacy screen. Bamboo fargesia Scabrida is a vigorous grower, and the canes can reach 12 to 14 feet tall. This plant will spread out through rhizomes in the ground, but it spreads out much more slowly than it grows upward. Clumping bamboo is non-invasive and low maintenance. This plant is deer resistant, and it grows as a perennial in USDA zones 6 through 8.
Clumping Bamboo Care
Water Clumping Bamboo once a week for the first year, but be ready to water more often during a drought. This plant has medium water needs, and it does not like to dry out, but it does not want to be soggy either. The plant will seldom need water once it is established. Bamboo can live in most soil types, but the soil must promote drainage. Clumping bamboo is shade-loving, so plant in an area with partial shade.
Fertilize the plant twice a year using balanced, slow-release plant food. Apply the first dose of fertilizer in the spring and the second during midsummer. Cut back dead growth and shoots that will appear on the sides. You can maintain the height or shape by trimming the canes to the desired size. Existing canes will not continue to grow once cut.
Clumping Bamboo Spacing
Clumping Bamboo is a tall plant that can reach 12 to 14 feet tall, so find a shady spot to accommodate a large plant. This plant will spread 3 to 5 feet. Space plants 3 to 5 feet apart to create a hedge or screen. Grow one plant in a 3-foot long container.
Clumping Bamboo Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 12 - 14 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 3 - 5 Feet |
| Spacing: 3 - 5 Feet |
| Habit: Clumping |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Deep Green |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Fall Interest, Winter Interest, 4 Season Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Drought, Salt |
| Attracts: Birds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Clumping Bamboo |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: BAMBOO FARGESIA `SCABRIDA` |
- SKU:
- 1004044-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
