Fargesia 'Viking' - 175-200 CM C15

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Sinarundinaria nitida.

Bulletpoints
* No rhizome barrier required * edible * tolerates pruning

Growth habit
Fountain bamboo 'Viking' is a spreading and densely growing bamboo that can reach a height of 3 - 4 metres and a width of 1.5 - 2 metres.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Use
Privacy screen, small/front garden, pond edge, hedge, tub

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