Fargesia Juizhaigou, (Arundinaria)
Small green leaves with an upright habit. Green culms emerge from purplish sheaths, turn slowly to red/purple, and eventually to a light yellow/orange shading. Clump forming. Grows to a height of 3 to 4 metres. Good for screens/hedges and growing in containers. Tolerates heavy shade as well as sunny positions. Hardy to -25c
Plant in weaker well drained soil types. Full sun, Hardy. Protect from winter wet.
General Ornamental Grass Planting care
- Water the pot thoroughly and allow to drain fully.
- Dig a hole twice the size of the pot being planted and fork over the base. Adding some planting compost.
- Remove the pot gently, if well rooted cut off the pot.
- Ensure that the top of the Root ball is level with the surrounding soil.
- Replace the remaining soil and heel in, water the area thoroughly.
- Water regular until established.
- Apply some general fertiliser every spring.
