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ideal to form a hedge fits perfectly in partial shade and full sun unlike other nitida, the wearing of the plant is spherical.
Family: Poaceae, non-tracing Bamboo.
English Name: Fargesia nitida Volcano, Fargesia nitida 'gansou' / nitida '5', Bamboo red fountain, bamboo 'volcano'
Hans Verweij worked from the seeds of fargesia nitida 'gansu' and fargesia nitida '5' to give in 2005 the first releases of fargesia nitida Volcano. Small selection, more and more overhanging (like an erupting volcano), almost spherical. The stems are reddish to black depending on the sunlight. Persistent foliage, outdoor plant and relatively rustic.
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 greatly increases the storage of water. Then do not forget to fertilize with bamboo fertilizer. (rich in nitrogen, preferably spread from March to June).
Hardiness | Withstands down to - 21 ° C |
Rhizomes | Pachymorphs (non-tracing) |
Harbor | Law |
Particularity | Bamboos for hedges |
Adult Height | 1.5 to 2 m |
Exposure | Sun or partial shade |
Thatch Diameter | max 1 cm |
Ground development | From 75 cm to 1.5 m in 10 years |
Development | Cespiteux |
Stubble sheath color | White |
Foliage color | Shiny green |
Stubble Color | Purple / Black |
Bamboo classification | Medium (1.5-3.5m) |