Phyllostachys atrovaginata Green Perfume - Medium Bamboo
Phyllostachys atrovaginata Green Perfume - Medium Bamboo
Phyllostachys atrovaginata Green Perfume
Incense Bamboo
Hello, Could you please inform me if the young plants of atrovaginata bamboo that you sell are derived from in vitro plants?
Mickael, 29/05/2023
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Description
Phyllostachys atrovaginata Green Perfume is a beautiful bamboo, of medium size, whose culms change from tender green to grey over time. Ideal in moist or even waterlogged soils.
Originally from Eastern China, it is sometimes called Phyllostachys congesta or Incense Bamboo because its young shoots emit a characteristic incense smell when rubbed. It belongs to the large family of Poaceae.
The habit of the Incense Bamboo is erect, it bears strong canes of 2.5 cm to 5 cm (1 in to 2 in) in diameter, adorned with medium-sized green leaves. Its growth is relatively fast; it can reach a height of 5 m to 8 m (16.4 ft to 26.2 ft) in a few years. Perfectly hardy, it can withstand temperatures down to at least -20° C (-4° F). However, in case of snowfall, remember to clear its culms by shaking them.
Not demanding regarding exposure, it is a bamboo that thrives in any soil that remains moist, but it is particularly suited to wet or even waterlogged areas such as marshy areas or the vicinity of water bodies. Its ability to live with its feet in the water, thanks to its air-filled canals that prevent it from suffocating, is also used in phytoremediation installations.
Phyllostachys atrovaginata Green Perfume is a running bamboo. Therefore, the installation of a rhizome barrier is essential to prevent it from spreading beyond the space you have reserved for it.
A star of Asian-inspired gardens, bamboo suits many styles, from the most modern to the most traditional. Planted en masse, it quickly creates very small, exotic forests, and its striking appearance brings beautiful vertical elements to contemporary gardens and terraces. Its rapid growth also makes it an excellent plant for managing privacy in crowded spaces. Bamboo is so versatile that you can plant it as a standalone specimen. In flower beds, it pairs well with many plants; we recommend planting it with Hakonechloa, Equisetum hyemale, Gunnera manicata.
Did you know? The young shoots, or culms, of this bamboo are edible. They are rich in fibre and low in calories. But don't risk biting into them raw! They should be peeled, boiled for a long time, and cut into cubes or slices before they can be enjoyed.
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Phyllostachys
atrovaginata
Green Perfume
Poaceae
Incense Bamboo
China
Planting and care
Grown in containers, bamboos can be planted at any time of the year, except in case of 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 bamboos: for a mass planting, allow a spacing of 1.8 m to 2.2 m (5.9 ft to 7.2 ft) between each plant. For a hedge, reduce this distance to 1 m to 1.4 m (3.3 ft to 4.6 ft).
In general, bamboo prefers rich, well-drained soil that remains moist, either acidic or neutral. They can tolerate slightly calcareous soil.
During planting, loosen the soil and moisten the root ball by soaking it. You can add well-decomposed compost and rake it into the surface. Watering should be done regularly, especially during the first year if planted in the ground, and constantly if the bamboos are grown in pots. The establishment period may sometimes seem a bit long, but don't panic!
For bamboos with running rhizomes, the installation of a rhizome barrier (thick and resistant polypropylene film) is essential because these varieties can quickly colonise large areas. The rhizome barrier should be buried vertically, leaving a height of 10 cm (3.9 in) above ground and inclined at a 15-degree angle towards the plant.
In terms of maintenance, bamboo is not demanding: remember to weed around its base, at least in the beginning, until its dead leaves on the ground form a natural mulch. An application of 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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