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Fargesia murielae Simba - Non-running Bamboo

Fargesia murielae Simba
Fountain Bamboo, Umbrella Bamboo

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Like the others, lovely young plant well packaged with planting advice, depending on whether it is in a pot or in the ground. Up until now, I have never been disappointed with the products and services from Promise of Flowers, especially considering their genuine passion for the flowers, which are apparently cultivated in their greenhouse and not imported.

Isabelle, 31/10/2022

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A compact variety (2m (6.6ft) tall) of Fargesia murielae, which has a graceful habit, dense growth, and fine light green foliage. Not demanding in terms of soil and exposure, non-invasive, and hardy, this bamboo is an excellent evergreen hedge plant. It will also be enhanced by grouping three young plants together, and looks very attractive as a solitary clump too!
Height at maturity
2 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to December
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Description

The Fargesia murielae Simba is a variety of umbrella bamboo that is interesting for its moderate growth and the dense and fine, graceful texture of its vegetation . This non-invasive variety is versatile, suitable for creating an evergreen hedge that does not require pruning, as well as for ornamental purposes in a flower bed. And its beautiful fountain-like habit will be wonderful as a standalone clump. Resistant to cold, comfortable in any good garden soil, preferably neutral to acidic, this plant adapts to many regions. It does not require the installation of a rhizome barrier.

 

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

The cultivar 'Simba' is one of the shortest in the murielae species, not exceeding 2m in height. Its growth is rather slow and it forms a compact clump at the base, tapering upwards, flexing under the weight of the foliage. Eventually, the plant will spread over 1m (3.2ft) on the ground. The canes or stems are thin, less than 1cm in diameter, flexible but strong, green and covered with bloom when young. Over time, they take on a more beige colour. The foliage is evergreen in winter and distributed almost throughout the height. The abundant leaves are thinner than those of other varieties. They are lanceolate and taper to a point, with a light and vibrant green colour.

 

The Fargesia murielae Simba, with its dense stems and foliage that remains evergreen in winter, allows for the creation of a windbreak, a noise screen, or a boundary hedge. It will also have a great effect as a standalone clump or integrated into a shrub bed, in a large pot or container on a balcony or terrace. To brighten and animate its foliage in summer, it can be paired with a viticella-type clematis with red flowers (Madame Julia Correvon, Purpurea Plena Elegans, Avant Garde) whose small foliage will blend naturally with the vegetation of the bamboo. Tall grasses, giant cannas, and large dahlias (Dahlia imperialis) will also be good companions for this robust bamboo.

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Fargesia murielae Simba - Non-running Bamboo (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Fargesia

Species

murielae

Cultivar

Simba

Family

Poaceae

Other common names

Fountain Bamboo, Umbrella Bamboo

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference1001072

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Planting and care

Fargesia murielae Simba prefers partial shade but it tolerates the sun, as long as it is not scorching. Avoid excessively dry exposures as it dislikes intense sun and prolonged drought. Plant this bamboo in a rich soil, which remains slightly moist, rather heavy and retains water well, if possible not too chalky, ideally neutral to slightly acidic. If necessary, replace the soil in your garden with good horticultural compost. Plant in spring or autumn. To create a hedge, plant one every metre. A mature plant requires about 20 litres of water per week during hot periods and 10 litres for the rest of the year. In a pot, monitor watering, especially when the foliage is very abundant, and from early March to mid-April, apply 2 handfuls of lawn fertilizer at the base of your non-spreading bamboo. This will make the foliage greener. This bamboo tolerates pruning very well. Slugs can devour the young shoots.

Like all other Fargesia, this non-spreading bamboo does not require the installation of a rhizome barrier at planting. It keeps its green foliage all winter and loses some leaves throughout the year, more so in late autumn. The young spring shoots are bare, their young leaves unfold in early summer.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to December

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Container, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral, Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, ordinary, well-prepared and loosened

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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