Fargesia rufa - Non-running Bamboo
Fargesia rufa - Non-running Bamboo
Fargesia rufa - Non-running Bamboo
Fargesia rufa
Dragon Head Bamboo
Beautiful young plants that don't seem to have suffered during transport. To be continued...
ALERIK, 20/09/2025
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Description
Fargesia rufa is an excellent non-spreading bamboo, both vigorous and non-invasive, dense in foliage, and easy to grow in many regions. Its thick evergreen vegetation and moderate height, make it an excellent hedging plant. It has a graceful habit and fairly fine-textured foliage that will be decorative when planted alone or in small groups. This bamboo also suits container planting. Installation of rhizome barriers is unnecessary.
Fargesia rufa is a clump-forming bamboo that belongs to the Poaceae family Woody stems develop from a non-spreading rhizomatous stump. In this type of bamboo, the very short internode rhizomes develop slowly at the periphery of the stump, which gradually expands. They also develop towards the centre of the clump, which remains very dense without thinning out. This bamboo, also known as Sinarundinaria rufa, is native to the humid forests of China and the Himalayas, and is one of the hardiest bamboos (up to -30° C (-22° F)). Its growth is quite slow, reaching a height of between 2.50 m (8.2 ft) and 3 m (9.8 ft) and a maximum width of 1.50 m (4.9 ft). This species is characterized by small, evergreen, slender, medium green leaves, measuring 6 cm to 8 cm (2.4 in to 3.1 in) long and 0.75 cm (0.3 in) wide. Its slender canes, with a section of 0.5 cm to 1 cm (0.2 in to 0.4 in), are slightly arched and have numerous branches starting from the base. The nodes and sheaths are more or less tinged with red or orange-pink, especially when grown in pots or in soil with a tendency towards alkaline.
Fargesia rufa is an excellent evergreen hedge plant that will provide a privacy screen and block the wind. It requires little maintenance and does not need repeated and tedious pruning operations. It can be grown in large containers as its growth is slower than other varieties. This non-spreading bamboo is suitable for gardens of all sizes, even small ones. It will also have a great effect when planted alone or integrated into a shrub border. To enhance and enliven its foliage in summer, it can be grown alongside a viticella-type clematis with red flowers (Madame Julia Correvon, Purpurea Plena Elegans, Avant Garde), whose small foliage will blend naturally with the bamboo's vegetation. Tall grasses, giant cannas, and large dahlias (Dahlia imperialis) will also be good companions for this robust bamboo.
Tip: Avoid excessively dry soils, as the vegetation becomes more sparse. In hot and dry regions, place it in partial shade and water occasionally in summer.
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Fargesia
rufa
Poaceae
Dragon Head Bamboo
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Planting and care
Plant Fargesia rufa in spring or autumn with organic matter, in well-tilled and prepared soil. Resistant to -30°C (-22° F), it prefers cool, fertile soils enriched with manure, and sunny or partially shaded locations. However, it is a tolerant and easy-to-grow bamboo. Only avoid excessively dry and/or excessively calcareous soils, as well as scorching exposures. In warmer areas, it will appreciate partial shade and occasional watering in summer. Clean the clump in winter to remove the sheaths of the stubble and the dried canes. Provide generous organic fertilisation (decomposed manure, fertiliser with seaweed) at the start of vegetation. Pot cultivation is possible as its growth is slower than that of other varieties. However, make sure to water it abundantly in summer, and even consider placing a saucer under the pot as it can drink up to 5 litres of water per day. Beware of slugs that like young shoots.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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