Fargesia Red Panda ('Jiu')
umbrella bamboo
The upright canes of this beautiful, clump-forming bamboo emerge green, but turn golden orange, then rich reddish brown in their second...
2 litre pot | 0.8 - 1m tall
£34.99
available to order from spring
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Plant description
The upright canes of this beautiful, clump-forming bamboo emerge green, but turn golden orange, then rich reddish brown in their second or third year. This effect is more pronounced when grown in a sunnier spot. These colourful canes form a dense clump and are clothed in slender green leaves, which are retained throughout the year. The dense, upright growth makes Red Panda ('Jiu') particularly good for hedging or narrow borders.
This bamboo has been specifically selected for its non-invasive, clump-forming nature, offering beauty and versatility whilst ensuring it remains a safe, attractive addition to your garden. Unlike running bamboos, the rootballs of these plants grow in tight, manageable clumps, if you prefer to keep the plants more compact than their natural spread suggests, you can plant them in a pot and sink this, slightly proud, into the ground. Alternatively, place a root barrier around ther root mass will maintain their size. Please see our bamboo control system here.
To find out more about how to plant a hedge, click here
This bamboo has been specifically selected for its non-invasive, clump-forming nature, offering beauty and versatility whilst ensuring it remains a safe, attractive addition to your garden. Unlike running bamboos, the rootballs of these plants grow in tight, manageable clumps, if you prefer to keep the plants more compact than their natural spread suggests, you can plant them in a pot and sink this, slightly proud, into the ground. Alternatively, place a root barrier around ther root mass will maintain their size. Please see our bamboo control system here.
To find out more about how to plant a hedge, click here
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 Fargesia Red Panda ('Jiu'):
Plant between 1m to 1.5m apart, watering regularly, to encourage establishment (increasing frequency of watering during dry spells). Mulch to seal in moisture and regulate temperature. If planting in pots/containers choose a loam based compost (John Innes 2 or 3). Fertilise between early spring and mid-summer with a high-nitrogen fertiliser. Prune dead or weak canes in late winter or early spring, and thin conjested clumps to improve air flow.
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.
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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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