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Shibataea kumasasa
ruscus-leaved bamboo
This wonderful foliage plant naturally forms a dense shrubby bush, which makes it perfect for adding textural interest...
2 litre pot
£20.99
£34.99
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Plant description
This wonderful foliage plant naturally forms a dense shrubby bush, which makes it perfect for adding textural interest to mixed borders. It's happiest when grown in partial shade, although it can also be planted in a sunnier spot provided it is kept well watered throughout the warmer weather. It looks great in a pot, and if planted densely enough, it can also be used as taller groundcover. It's a great addition to both small and large gardens, and although it does have short, spreading rhizomes, it won't spread vigorously and take over the whole garden!
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Shibataea kumasasa:
Keep well fed and watered during the warmer weather. Protect young shoots (which tend to appear earlier than other bamboos) from slugs and snails. Divide in spring, and if necessary snip off leaf tips and margins that may have become papery in winter.
Please note:
Bamboos never look their best in winter because the cold, drying winds will often scorch their leaves. In late spring however, new canes will appear bearing a fresh batch of lush foliage.
GOES WELL WITH
How to control diseases
Prevention is better than cure with diseases in the garden so keep your plants growing as strongly as possible – allowing them to fight off infections naturally. A weak plant is much more likely to fall prey than a good, sturdy one. Also be vigilant! Try
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