Bamboo-Fargesia drac rufa #2
Bamboo-Fargesia drac rufa #2
Rufa Clumping Bamboo
Beautiful hardy bamboo
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Vivid orange-red culm sheaths can be used as a specimen, screen or hedge. A hardy bamboos, but will need protection from the hot summer sun in warmer climates. A vigorous grower, this clumping non-invasive variety sends up many new culms each year.
Botanical Name- Fargesia dracocephala rufa
Pronunciation- far-GEE-zee-uh dray-koh-SEF-uh-luh ROO-fuh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 6 ft
Mature Height- 8 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained soil
Current Size- #2
Bloom Color-
Bloom Time-
Companion Plants- Astilbe chinensis 'Visions' (shade-lovers, moisture-friendly)
Fauna Attracted- Shelter for small birds, minimal pollinator value
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C14
Yearly Care Instructions- Cut away dead canes and thin if overgrown; water consistently and fertilize in spring.
Trimming Instructions- Remove old and dead canes in late winter to encourage new growth.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. In clay soil, mix in compost to aid drainage for bamboo clumps.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone
Possible Issues- Bamboo mites, rust
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