Fargesia: the most beautiful varieties
Our selection of the 5 most beautiful Fargesia bamboos
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Fargesia bamboos are naturally non-running bamboos. They provide an excellent alternative to Phyllostachys, known for its invasive nature. Low-maintenance and very hardy, they grow in compact clumps of 2 to 7 m in height at ripeness and establish quickly without the need for a rhizome barrier. With colourful culms or impressive stature, they are perfect as a standalone feature to create a beautiful privacy or windbreak hedge in a large garden or to create intimate spaces in pots on a terrace or balcony. There are dozens of cultivars, most often derived from Fargesia rufa, F. robusta, F. murielae, F. denudata and Fargesia nitida. Here is our selection of the most beautiful varieties!
Fargesia papyrifera ‘Blue Dragon®’
The Fargesia papyrifera ‘Blue Dragon’ is one of the most beautiful varieties with coloured culms! It is an incredibly graphic bamboo that does not go unnoticed. It is unique for the colour of its canes, which, when young, are covered in a blue bloom. This variety also boasts superb matte green foliage, perfectly coordinated with the steel blue of its culms. And it makes a statement with its generous dimensions! Capable of reaching 6 metres in just a few years, while remaining well in place without ever becoming invasive, this bamboo forms an upright and screening clump perfect for managing unwanted views or creating small, exotic groves. A bit more sensitive to cold (-15°C) than other Fargesias, it is best placed in a sheltered spot away from drying and cold winds.
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Instant exotic touch guaranteed! Among the fargesia, the Fargesia robusta ‘Formidable’ is the one that withstands the sun best and tolerates dry soils for short periods. It is also one of the hardiest, resisting temperatures ranging from -18 to -25°C. It displays a particularly flexible habit, giving it a unique appearance. Its fine green culms, sheathed in white and reddening with age, bear generous green foliage. Majestic, it forms large leafy and flexible clumps, reaching 2 to 3 m in width. The top of the clump bends under the weight of the leaves, thus giving this bamboo a graceful look. It is a very versatile and easy-to-cultivate bamboo that adapts to many conditions and situations. It stands out in beautiful privacy or windbreak hedges.
Fargesia sp. Jiuzhaigou ‘Deep Purple ®’
This bamboo with remarkable graphics is characterised by the exceptional colour of its canes, a deep purple leaning towards mahogany. These culms, with their intense colouring, contrast with the fine yet abundant mat dark green foliage. The Fargesia sp Jiuzhaigou ‘Deep Purple ®’ grows vigorously to form a slender, densely leafy clump that does not exceed 3 m in height at ripeness. It thrives vigorously in partial shade as well as in full shade and withstands cold down to -25°C. Remarkably colourful, it is perfect as a solitary clump, at the heart of a border, to create a small hedge or a green screen, or even in a large pot on the balcony or terrace.
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The Fargesia nitida ‘Red Dragon’ stands out with its pruinose green juvenile culms that evolve over time and exposure. Depending on the seasons, they change from orange-yellow to burgundy red. This hue contrasts beautifully with the green of its foliage. Its slender canes grow to a height of 2.3 to 3.5 metres within a few years. Remaining well in place, this bamboo is perfectly suited for small spaces, adding structure and colour. It can be grown in pots, allowing you to use it on a terrace as a green screen to manage any unwanted views. Perfectly hardy, it can withstand temperatures as low as -20°C. In the garden, you can pair it with purple-leaved Heucheras for a beautiful colour resonance.
Fargesia scabrida ‘Asian wonder’
Much less known, here is the Fargesia scabrida ‘Asian Wonder’, which certainly deserves a prime spot! It combines robustness and finesse. It features very fine dark green foliage, light and elegant. It forms a clump that is both upright and flexible, reaching an impressive span of up to 5 metres in just a few years. Its green canes take on a purplish hue over time and are adorned with very contrasting mahogany sheaths. It possesses all the qualities one looks for in a bamboo: exotic appearance, rapid growth, and ease of cultivation. It is a highly graphic bamboo that creates a stunning effect, whether in the ground or in a pot, on a terrace or balcony. Completely hardy like all Fargesia (-20°C), it can be planted in any region.
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