Fargesia murielae Dino - Non-running bamboo

The Fargesia murielae Dino is a vigorous and fast-growing non-invasive bamboo, perfectly suited for creating a small hedge or a private space in the garden. In the span of four or five years, its dense vegetation will reach a height of 4m (13.1ft), without spreading uncontrollably. Resistant to cold, comfortable in any good garden soil, preferably neutral to acidic, this variety adapts to many regions. It does not require the installation of a rhizome barrier.

The Fargesia murielae is a plant in the poaceae family, a type of grass with woody stems that develops from a non-invasive rhizomatous stump, known as a clumping bamboo. In this type of bamboo, the very short inter-nodal rhizomes develop slowly at the periphery of the stump, which gradually expands, but they also develop towards the inside of the clump, which remains very dense without thinning in the centre. This umbrella bamboo, also known as Sinarundinaria murielae, is native to the mountains of central China and is one of the hardiest bamboos. It has survived in Eastern European countries with very harsh winters.

The 'Dino' cultivar, recently selected in Denmark, is one of the tallest in the murielae species. It has rapid and vigorous growth, forming a compact clump at the base, tapering upwards, reaching a height of 4 to 5m (16.4ft). Eventually, the plant will spread out over 2m (6.6ft) on the ground. The canes are upright, slender, 1cm (0.4in) in diameter but sturdy, green and covered in bloom when young. Over time, they take on a more beige colour. The foliage present on the canes is evergreen in winter and distributed almost throughout their height. The abundant leaves are larger and broader than those of other varieties. They are lanceolate and taper to a point, with a light and vibrant green hue.

The Fargesia murielae Dino, with its dense stems and foliage, persistent and fast growth, is perfect for creating a windbreak, a sound barrier, or a natural or trimmed hedge. It will also make a strong impression as a standalone clump, integrated into a shrub border, or in a large pot or container on the balcony or terrace. To enhance and animate its foliage in summer, it can be associated with a viticella-type clematis with red flowers (Madame Julia Correvon, Purpurea Plena Elegans, Avant Garde), whose small foliage will blend naturally into the bamboo's vegetation. Tall grasses, giant cannas, and large dahlias (Dahlia imperialis) will also be good companions for this robust bamboo.