Fargesia robusta Wenchuan - Non-running bamboo
Fargesia robusta Wenchuan - Non-running bamboo
Fargesia robusta Wenchuan - Non-running bamboo
Fargesia robusta Wenchuan
Wolong Bamboo
Lovely little bamboo, it reminds me of Fargesia Rufa with its small arching culms. Seems to withstand the southern sun quite well.
Thomas, 15/09/2024
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Description
Fargesia robusta 'Wenchuan' is a recent variety of non-invasive bamboo with an open, loose habit. Its culms are adorned with brown sheaths and bear large, tropical-style leaves.
Originating from China, Fargesia robusta 'Wenchuan' has an airy and cascading bushy habit, with slender stems measuring 1 cm in diameter, adorned with fairly large leaves. Its growth is relatively fast, reaching a height of 2.5 m to 3 m (8.2 ft to 9.8 ft) in a few years. Perfectly hardy, it can withstand temperatures as low as -18° C (-0.4° F) (however, in case of snowfall, remember to shake off the culms). It is a variety that tolerates drought well.
Bamboos are not demanding plants and thrive in any garden soil. However, their growth rate and maximum height will be influenced by the quality and moisture content of the soil. Ideally, plant them in acidic or neutral, light, moist, and well-drained soil. In terms of exposure, we recommend planting your Fargesia robusta 'Wenchuan' in partial shade, as this is the most suitable situation, but it will also grow very well in full sun.
Fargesia robusta 'Wenchuan' is a clump-forming bamboo and does not spread invasively. The installation of a rhizome barrier is therefore optional.
A star of Asian-inspired gardens, bamboo suits many styles, from modern to traditional. When planted en masse, it quickly creates exotic little forests, and its appearance brings beautiful vertical elements to modern gardens and terraces. Its rapid growth also makes it an excellent plant for managing privacy in crowded spaces. Fargesia robusta 'Wenchuan' can be grown in containers, so you can use it on a terrace as a living screen to create intimate spaces.
Bamboo can also be planted as a standalone specimen. In flower beds, it pairs well with many plants. In a tropical-style garden, we recommend combining it with Cannas and Fatsia japonica.
Did you know? Bamboos belong to the large family of Poaceae, just like wheat or even couch grass, with which they share their rhizomatous nature. Indeed, bamboo is a very unique type of plant that could be likened to a giant woody grass.
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Fargesia
robusta
Wenchuan
Poaceae
Wolong Bamboo
China
Planting and care
Cultivated in containers, bamboo can be planted at any time of the year, except during frost. However, the best planting period is late summer and autumn, when the soil is warm and rainfall is more frequent. The planting distance depends on how you will use your bamboo: for a mass planting, allow a spacing of 0.8 m to 1 m (2.6 ft to 3.3 ft) between each plant. For a hedge, this distance is reduced to 0.6 m to 0.8 m (2 ft to 2.6 ft).
In general, bamboo prefers rich, well-drained soil that remains moist, either acidic or neutral. They can tolerate slightly calcareous soil.
During planting, do not hesitate to loosen the soil and thoroughly moisten the root ball by soaking it. You can add well-decomposed compost and rake it into the surface. Watering should be done regularly, at least during the first year in the ground, and constantly if your bamboo is grown in a pot. The establishment period may sometimes seem a bit long, but don't panic!
This bamboo is not invasive, so the installation of a rhizome barrier (thick and resistant polypropylene film) is optional.
As for maintenance, bamboo is not demanding: remember to weed around their base, at least in the beginning, until its dead leaves form a natural mulch on the ground. A nitrogen-rich fertiliser (well-decomposed manure or liquid fertiliser) in spring and autumn can be beneficial.
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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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