Fargesia nitida Red Dragon - Non-running bamboo
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Fargesia nitida Red Dragon - Non-running bamboo
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Fargesia nitida Red Dragon - Non-running bamboo
Fargesia nitida Red Dragon®
Fountain Bamboo, Chinese Fountain Bamboo
Quality young plants in good health, perfect!
Jean-Jacques, 03/11/2023
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Description
Fargesia nitida Red Dragon®, also known by specialists as Jiuzhaigou Genf Red, is a recent variety of small, non-spreading bamboo, which is distinguished by the colouration of its stubble: frosted green in their juvenile stage, they turn burgundy red over time and depending on the exposure. It is a magnificent bamboo that is suitable for small spaces.
Originally from China, specifically from the Sichuan region, Fargesia Red Dragon®has an upright habit, with relatively thin stubble whose colour contrasts with the green of its foliage. Its growth is relatively fast, reaching a height of 2.3 m to 3.5 m (7.5 ft to 11.5 ft) in a few years. Perfectly hardy, it can withstand -20° C (-4° F). However, in case of snowfall, remember to shake off its stubble.
Bamboos are not demanding plants; they thrive in any garden soil. However, their growth rate and maximum height will be influenced by the quality and moisture content of the soil. Ideally, plant them in acidic or neutral, light, fresh, and well-drained soil. In terms of exposure, we recommend planting your Fargesia Red Dragon® in shade or partial shade, protected from the scorching sun and cold, drying winds. Fargesia Red Dragon® is a cespitose bamboo and does not spread. The installation of an anti-rhizome barrier is therefore optional.
A star of Asian-inspired gardens, bamboo suits many styles, from contemporary to traditional. When planted en masse, it quickly creates exotic little forests, and its appearance brings beautiful vertical elements to modern gardens and terraces. Its rapid growth also makes it an excellent plant for managing privacy in crowded spaces. Fargesia Red Dragon® can be grown in pots, so you can use it on your terrace as a plant screen to create intimate spaces.
Bamboo can be planted as a standalone specimen. In flower beds, it pairs well with many plants. We recommend Heucheras with purple foliage or with Acer Palmatum Osakazuki.
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Foliage
Botanical data
Fargesia
nitida
Red Dragon®
Poaceae
Fountain Bamboo, Chinese Fountain Bamboo
Jiu
China
Planting and care
Cultivated in containers, bamboo can be planted at any time of the year, except during 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 bamboo: for a mass planting, allow a spacing of 0.8 m to 1 m (2.6 ft to 3.3 ft) between each plant. For a hedge, reduce this distance to 0.6 m to 0.8 m (2 ft to 2.6 ft).
In general, bamboo prefers rich, well-drained soil that remains moist, either acidic or neutral. It can tolerate slightly calcareous soil.
During planting, loosen the soil and thoroughly moisten the root ball by soaking it. You can add well-decomposed compost and rake it into the surface. Watering should be done regularly, at least during the first year in the ground, and constantly if your bamboo is grown in a pot. The establishment period may sometimes seem a bit long, but don't panic!
This bamboo is not invasive, so the installation of a rhizome barrier (thick and resistant polypropylene film) is therefore optional.
In terms of maintenance, bamboo is not demanding: remember to weed around their base, at least during the first period, until their dead leaves, left on the ground, form a natural mulch. An application of nitrogen 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).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
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 planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
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.