Newly introduced. Numerous, closely spaced, olive green canes with red or pink tints when young. Forms a steadily expanding, dense, arching clump, gradually reaching a height of about 7ft.(2.5m). Suitable for sun or light shade. Masses of dark green foliage. Has tolerated -20C.
Fargesia ‘Rufa’
Newly introduced. Numerous, closely spaced, olive green canes with red or pink tints when young. Forms a steadily expanding, dense, arching clump, gradually reaching a height of about 7ft.(2.5m). Suitable for sun or light shade. Masses of dark green foliage. Has tolerated -20C.
Additional information
| Generic | Fargesia |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Rufa' |
| 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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