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is the bamboo that has the largest leaves of all cultivars which makes it the most exotic fargesia on the market, moreover the back of its leaves and very bluish, it has all the advantages of robusta
Family: Poacée
French name: Fargesia Robusta Wolong, Fargesia Robust Wolong.
In the middle of summer the stubble matures. With its white sheaths, Fargesia Robusta 'Wolong' is undoubtedly the most amazing plant in the garden. Its leaves are larger than the species 'Fargesia' and it may be similar to 'Red Sheath'. Its colors, associated with a fast growth, a flared port and tight in tuft, as well as a persistent foliage, make it essential to any collection. Whatever the shape chosen, it is very robust and probably tolerates lower temperatures than we think.
All Fargesia grow much better in soil rich in humus and rich in nutrients. If soils are poor, sandy and very loamy, soils need to be improved. Mix as follows:
If the earth is clay:
If the land is sandy:
The addition of clay granules (seramis or pumice) greatly increases the storage of water. Then do not forget to fertilize with bamboo fertilizer. (preferably nitrogen rich).
Hardiness | Withstands up to -20 ° C |
Rhizomes | Pachymorphs (non-tracing) |
Harbor | Big and delicate |
Particularity | Bamboos very resistant to summer drought |
Adult Height | 4-6 m, 5 m on average |
Leaves | 18 x 2.5 cm |
Exposure | Sun or light shade |
Thatch Diameter | max 2 cm |
Ground development | From 75 cm to 1.5 m in 10 years |
Development | very unhappy |
Foliage color | Gray green |
Stubble Color | Bright olive green |
Bamboo classification | Large (3.5m +) |