A spreading bamboo with purple canes. Glossy dark green leaves wither at the margins from late autumn. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 1.2m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Sasa veitchii
A spreading bamboo with purple canes. Glossy dark green leaves wither at the margins from late autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Sasa |
|---|---|
| Species | veitchii |
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| Common Name | |
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| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 1.2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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