Pleioblastus variegatus - P11

Description
The Dwarf white-striped bamboo (Pleioblastus variegatus) with its green-white leaf colouring and green, thin stems is a decorative design element in the garden, which stands out with its bushy and broad growth. Semi-shady to shady locations with humus-rich, loose soil are preferred. In favourable conditions, this hardy bamboo reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and grows up to 50 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Arundinaria fortunei, Arundinaria variegata, Fargesia fortunei, Pleioblastus fortunei 'Variegata', Pleioblastus shibuyanus.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * tolerates pruning

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of Dwarf white-striped bamboo are green-white, lanceolate, with entire margins. They are about 15 - 20 cm tall.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Dwarf white-striped bamboo has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Dwarf white-striped bamboo is a bushy and wide-growing small shrub that can reach a height of 60 - 80 cm and a width of 40 - 50 cm. It usually grows 15 - 20 cm 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 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
Group planting, border, ground cover, woodland edge, tub

Stems
Dwarf white-striped bamboo is characterised by its thin, green stems.

Root
Pleioblastus variegatus is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.