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Fountain Bamboo Fargesia rufa
Fountain Bamboo Fargesia rufa
Fountain Bamboo Fargesia rufa
Fountain Bamboo Fargesia rufa
Fountain Bamboo Fargesia rufa
Fountain Bamboo Fargesia rufa
Fountain Bamboo Fargesia rufa

Fountain Bamboo Fargesia rufa

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  • Fargesia is one of the best types of bamboos as it is short and has many small canes, and a much more delicate appearance than more thuggish members of the family.
  • This non-invasive dwarf bamboo produces masses of new culms with a rusty tinge which then green up and unfurl masses of tiny thin green leaves, which are evergreen so last all year round.
  • The canes are very slender and thin, so they gently arch over, hence it's common name of 'Fountain Bamboo'.
  • They are spectacular in big pots on the patio, and an ideal bamboo for small gardens but they also form a neat, dense and easy-care non-trim hedge.
  • Supplied as a pair of 2L pot grown bamboos, 40-50cm tall, ready to pot on or plant out.
2 x 2L Nursery Pots - Item: 680087
RRP £29.99
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5L pot 1M tall - Item: (680145)
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Product Description

Bamboos can often strike fear into the heart of gardeners, as some are invasive, but fear not, this little bamboo is a very well behaved garden guest.

Fargesia is one of the best types, as it is short, and has many small canes, and a much more delicate appearance than more thuggish members of the family. In fact. it's juicy new shoots are the stuff Pandas dream of!
A relatively newly introduced dwarf bamboo, it produces masses of new culms (as the new shoots are called), which have a rusty tinge. They then green up, and unfurl masses of tiny thin green leaves, which are evergreen so last all year round. The canes are very slender and thin, so they gently arch over, hence it's common name of 'Fountain Bamboo'.

They are spectacular in big pots on the patio, and an ideal bamboo for small gardens. They also form a neat, dense and easy-care non-trim hedge, reaching 2M and no more over many years. Just don't let them dry out in hot, dry Summers that's all, otherwise they require almost no care at all - what could be simpler?

Plant them where the sun can shine through the canes, or where you can see or hear the breeze gently wafting and rustling through all year - a very sensual plant indeed!

What Is Supplied

Item 680087 supplied as:
2 x 2L Pots
Item 680145 supplied as:
1 x 5L Pot

Plant Information

Top Tips

  • Bamboos are best restricted when planting either by incorporating a barrier or by growing in a large pot.
  • Best planted in spring so that the food reserves in the rhizome are used to produce a good flush of fresh canes in summer.

Care Guide

  • Before planting, dig over the ground and add well-rotted manure or garden compost.
  • Dig a planting hole so that the rootball sits slightly lower, with 2-3cm (1in) of soil covering the original surface
    Backfill the hole, taking care not to damage the young rhizomes, then water and mulch.
  • Water regularly and ensure that bamboo plants in containers do not dry out even in winter as the foliage is prone to wind scorch.
  • Give a high nitrogen feed in spring and apply a balanced fertiliser through the rest of the growing season until late August.
  • New bamboo plants can be contained within a physical barrier to prevent them spreading through beds and borders.
  • Divide the bamboo every couple of years.
  • In spring, remove any weak, dead, damaged or spindly canes, cutting them to ground level with secateurs or loppers, at the same time remove any debris at the base of clumps.
  • Smaller bamboos are ideal grown in a container at least 45cm (18in) across.
  • In very cold weather, insulate containers with bubble wrap or move them to frost-free conditions.
Planting / Flowering Calendar
Planting Time
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Fully Grown Plant dimensions (approx)
Plant Dimensions
400cm
150cm

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The plants arrived quickly and safely and well packaged.
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This is the second time I have purchased these plants and they will fill in a gap and make a beautiful spread.
Review Submitted: 25/10/2023 - 13:34:17
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Fantastic service. Quick delivery. Plants arrived well packaged and in good condition.
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Great products and great condition
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Delivered on time good condition
Review Submitted: 28/02/2022 - 12:45:01
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easy online use and .plants came very quickly but no e mail with arrival date and the packing a bit iffy with plants being put on top of each other but as they were bamboo plants they survived Plants are thriving in my front garden
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good price and in good condition even though the packers put a couple of the pots into the cardboard box in a sideways position
Review Submitted: 18/09/2019 - 13:42:58
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Plants well packaged and arrived right on time. Thank you, will certainly be using your services again and can recommend.
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Great service. Thank you.
Review Submitted: 21/03/2019 - 12:11:30
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Product arrived as stated, great condition.
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Very pleased and growing great in my garden.
Review Submitted: 06/11/2018 - 04:42:51
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Always,a pleasure to do business with Garden Bargains, that have helped me transform my garden from a wasteland to a paradise at very low cost.
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Very healthy and excellent value!
Review Submitted: 22/10/2018 - 12:12:21
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speedy delivery
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good plants arrived in good condition.
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Had many item please with most good service
Review Submitted: 19/09/2018 - 08:51:31
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Plants arrived in excellent condition good value for money
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Excellent value for money. Strong healthy plants very pleased.
Review Submitted: 13/09/2018 - 19:48:53
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Good communication, very helpful and prompt to reply to my email query.
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Looks great!
Review Submitted: 31/07/2018 - 23:16:45
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The plants were beautifully packed and arrived on time and in good condition
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Excellent plants received in good condition
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Service is poor. Plants are good. Takes 14-15 days not 3-5 days quoted
GardenBargains Comments
Your confirmation email stated that your order should be dispatched within 7-10 working days - as your order was actually delivered within 7 working days I'm sorry to hear your comments.

I'm sorry that some items were lost in transit by our courier and had to be rebooked for later delivery. If you still have concerns about your cypresses in summer please don't hesitate to contact us again.

Chris
Customer Service Executive
Review Submitted: 04/06/2018 - 06:45:00
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Easy company to deal with. Plants arrived well packaged and in good condition. Would order again.
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Lovely little bamboos ideal for the purpose intended. May well be back for more!
Review Submitted: 25/11/2016 - 10:12:44
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1st Class service
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I was very pleased with the customer service department. Very helpful and polite.
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Very pleased. Great service.
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Bamboo plant look half dead on receipt nothing like the picture have taken pictures and now planted them will wait and see outcome
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Look half dead
Review Submitted: 16/04/2016 - 23:39:36
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Good service
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Pleased with purchase.
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The time between ordering and delivery was too long but the packaging was good as the plants arrived undamaged and healthy.
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These are lovely!! And terrific value for money, at least half the price of similar items I've seen at garden centres. I'm more than happy to recommend these.
Review Submitted: 07/04/2016 - 07:36:17
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Fountain Bamboo Fargesia rufa
Fountain Bamboo Fargesia rufa
5L pot 1M tall
Item: 680087
RRP £29.99
Deal Price £24.99
Save: £5.00 - 16%