Pleioblastus chino Elegantissimus - Dwarf Bamboo
Pleioblastus chino Elegantissimus - Dwarf Bamboo
Pleioblastus chino Elegantissimus - Dwarf Bamboo
Pleioblastus chino Elegantissimus
Dwarf Bamboo, Chino Bamboo
potted up and quiet because it's shooting.
PHILIPPE, 04/04/2023
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Description
Pleioblastus chino Elegantissimus is a beautiful variegated bamboo that hides its graceful appearance of a silvery fluffy mass behind its weakly trailing temperament. Its short branches bear clusters of finely striped evergreen leaves, giving the plant a beautiful density and undeniable elegance throughout the year. Whether in the ground or in pots, give it a sunny exposure and always keep the soil moist and preferably non-calcareous. Perfectly tolerant of pruning, this bamboo will also appeal to topiary enthusiasts.
Pleioblastus chino Elegantissimus is a small, very bushy bamboo with a relaxed, rounded and slightly spreading habit, and a gracefully trailing silhouette. Well adapted to harsh winters, it comes from a botanical species native to northern Japan and belongs to the grass family Poaceae. This bamboo has thin culms (or canes), green tinged with purple, with a diameter of 2 to 5 mm (1in). They reach an average height of 1.75 m (6ft) ,maximum 2.50 m (8ft), from the ground. Of moderate height, it slowly spreads with its slightly creeping rhizomes to over about 2 m (7ft) on the ground. The canes branch into thin, short and trailing branches, adorned with numerous small leaves. Its evergreen and dense foliage is composed of small, slender leaves. They are light green and striped with cream-white along their entire length. Pleioblastus chino Elegantissimus bamboo is particularly well-suited to pruning.
Perfectly hardy and vigorous, this bamboo thrives in sunny, deep and moist soil. It works well in borders, as a solitary clump, in a small hedge or even in a pot on a patio or balcony. Despite its weakly trailing nature, it can be useful to use a bamboo root barriers to contain its growth. With a true elegance, it is perfectly suited for zen, wild, exotic or contemporary gardens. It can be paired with other non-aggressive bamboos such as Fargesia (Fargesia denudata, Fargesia rufa, Fargesia murielae), Japanese maples in partial shade, dwarf conifers with blue foliage (Picea pungens Jeddeloh), or even an oakleaf hydrangea or Hydrangea Sister Thérèse for example. It can also create small, bright hedges along a pathway in a large garden or to define a property. This bamboo responds well to pruning, it will adapt to the whims of every gardener. It is well-suited to container gardening, provided that the oldest canes are regularly removed to make room for new shoots.
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Foliage
Botanical data
Pleioblastus
chino
Elegantissimus
Gramineae
Dwarf Bamboo, Chino Bamboo
East Asia
Planting and care
Pleioblastus chino Elegantissimus is a bamboo which requires a deep, fertile, moist, acidic to neutral soil that is definitely free of limestone. Plant it in a very sunny location, as it tends to become leggy and lose its beautiful shape in partial shade. It should preferably be planted in late summer or autumn, or in spring. Although not invasive, it is advisable to install a bamboo root barrier to limit its spread. Perfectly hardy, it can withstand temperatures as low as -24°C (1°F). In the ground, it does not tolerate drought, and even less so in a pot. For container cultivation, use well-draining soil and provide organic fertilizer twice a year to prevent leaf yellowing due to excess water and lack of nutrients. Propagation can be done through rhizome cuttings or clump division. This bamboo can be pruned every year in early spring to encourage the development of entirely new foliage or to give it a specific shape.
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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).
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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.