Fargesia robusta 'Formidable' - 60-80 CM C5

Description
With its medium green leaf colouring, the Fountain bamboo (Fargesia robusta) is a decorative design element in the garden. In addition to its upright and clump-forming shape, its special feature is that it does not need a rhizome barrier! Semi-shady, wind-protected locations are preferred. Under favourable conditions, this hardy bamboo reaches a height of approx. 6 m and grows up to 4 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* No rhizome barrier required * edible * tolerates pruning

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of Fountain bamboo are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Fountain bamboo has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Fountain bamboo is an upright and clump-forming bamboo that can reach a height of 4 - 6 m and a width of 2 - 4 m. It usually grows 1 - 1.5 m per year.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Use
Privacy screen, small/front garden, containers

Root
Fargesia robusta is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.