Fargesia murieliae ‘Vampire’ is a fairly new form of the fountain bamboo, in which the new canes can blush red in the heat of late summer. Site in any good garden soil in semi-shade, where this clump-forming bamboo will look wonderful. Also suitable for a container, as long as it is kept well watered.
Fargesia murieliae ‘Vampire’
Fargesia murieliae ‘Vampire’ is a fairly new form of the fountain bamboo, in which the new canes can blush red in the heat of late summer. Site in any good garden soil in semi-shade, where this clump-forming bamboo will look wonderful. Also suitable for a container, as long as it is kept well watered.
Additional information
| Generic | Fargesia |
|---|---|
| Species | murieliae |
| Varietry | 'Vampire' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 5m |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Wet |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | |
| Border | Specimen, Barrier and screening |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
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