Fargesia angustissima

Solitary Hedge Hardy to -15 °C

Very tight clumping bamboo, not entirely winter hardy in the past, maybe nowadays hardy? Leaves freeze-dried in Februari 2021 at -13°C This plant can be found in the botanical garden in the following locations: Drainage Island

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Fargesia crassinoda Kew Beauty

Solitary Hardy to -15 °C

(syn. Thamnocalamus crassinodus) Beautyful Fargesia with tiny leaves This plant can be found in the botanical garden in the following locations: Rhodo-border

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Fargesia denudata

Solitary Hedge Hardy to -20 °C

Decorative bamboo, similar to F. murieliae but with thinner, smaller leaves and the shoots appear later. A new generation, brought from China in 1986, it grows slowly to 3-5 m high. This plant can be found in the botanical garden in the following locations: Pond

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Fargesia dracocephala

Solitary Hedge Hardy to -20 °C

(recently given a new name by taxonomists: Fargesia apicirubens) This compact bamboo is similar to F. murieliae. Many clones abound as seed was distributed 25 years ago. Is not fully hardy and to my opinion not the prettiest bamboo, either. This plant can be found in the botanical garden in the following locations: Southern Hemisphere

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Fargesia gaolinensis

Tub plant Solitary Hedge Ground cover Mediterranean Border plant Hardy to ? °C

A newcomer, probably a Borinda, introduced from seeds from Yunnan; survived extreme frosts in march 2018 without freezing back! 8 m tall, probably more. Also introduced as Fargesia albocerea Black Stem. This plant can be found in the botanical garden in the following locations: Mountain banana collection Drainage Island

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Fargesia jiuzaighou B1

Solitary Hedge Hardy to -25 °C

Newcomer, like Jiuzaighou 1 but with yellow culms and just as hardy This plant can be found in the botanical garden in the following locations: In container

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Fargesia murieliae

Bamboo

Tub plant Solitary Hedge Hardy to -25 °C

One of the very best non invasive bamboos, extremely hardy throughout Europe. Good for a hedge or as a specimen. New vigorous, healthy plants that have been reintroduced from the wild (from cross pollination), are far better than inbred clones (from self pollination)! One of the most remarkable newcomers is pictured here. This plant can be found in the botanical garden in the following locations: North-west border

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Fargesia murieliae x nitida Dawei

Hedge Hardy to -20 °C

New beautiful hybrid of two top clumping bamboos, very vigorous and healthy plants suitable for hedges or as specimens. Even better than its parents! The birds in your garden will appreciate the safe and cat-proof nesting opportunities offered by the dense foliage. "Dawei" is one of the best selections. This plant can be found in the botanical garden in the following locations: Drainage Island

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Fargesia murieliae x nitida Viking

Viking

Tub plant Solitary Hedge Hardy to -25 °C

Very vigorous growth, selected by Hans Verweij in 2005. Upright, strong plant, eventually 3-4 meters tall. Better than it's parents! This plant can be found in the botanical garden in the following locations: Borinda-corner

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Fargesia nitida Black Pearl

Black Pearl

Tub plant Solitary Hedge Hardy to -20 °C

A new nitida cross with shiny black culms. It is a good alternative for Phyllostachys nigra when a clumping bamboo is required. Height around 2.5 - 3 meters. This plant can be found in the botanical garden in the following locations: Borinda-corner

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Fargesia nitida Deep Purple

Tub plant Solitary Hedge Hardy to -25 °C

A recent nitida introduction from the wild, quick and upright growth for sun and shade. Height eventually estimated at 3.5 till 4 meter. Purple canes, leafs stand direct sun well. This plant can be found in the botanical garden in the following locations: Borinda-corner

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Fargesia nitida sp. Jiuzhaigou 1

Solitary Hedge Hardy to -25 °C

This bamboo was introduced to Europe as seedlings, some forms have red culms especially on sandy soil. At least 12 numbered clones exist. Nr. 1 grows very compact and is extremely suited to small gardens. Stands a sunny spot well, with better colouration of the culms. 'Genf' is a very good selection also. This plant can be found in the botanical garden in the following locations: Mookaiet-border

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Fargesia nitida Volcano

Solitary Hedge Hardy to -25 °C

Hardy clumping Fargesia nitida, height ± 2 m. Tolerates sun. Excellent for hedges. This plant can be found in the botanical garden in the following locations: In container

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Fargesia nitida x murieliae Winters joy

Tub plant Solitary Hedge Hardy to -25 °C

Is happy in the sun and also in the shade and has beautiful dark stems in the winter. Not as sensitive to drought as other varieties This plant can be found in the botanical garden in the following locations: In container

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Fargesia papyrifera

Solitary Hardy to -15 °C

(syn. Borinda)Robust Fargesia with thick culms, limited availability (KR7613 (pictured) and KR5287).Powdery blue culms after shedding culm sheath blades. Not damaged by the harsh freezes of 2018. This plant can be found in the botanical garden in the following locations: Borinda-corner

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Fargesia robusta Campbell

Solitary Hedge Hardy to -20 °C

One of the very best Fargesia species, very good for hedges. Protect early shoots against frosts. This plant can be found in the botanical garden in the following locations: Under the Oak South-West Border

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Fargesia robusta Wolong

Solitary Hedge Hardy to -20 °C

A bamboo with paper-like white sheathblades and shining, olive-green leaves and culms. The shoots which appear early have to be protected agains late frosts. Wolong is similar to the form 'Robusta'."Campbell" with smaller leaves is one of the best and most beautiful Fargesias. Makes an excellent hedge! Remains green even after severe winters. This plant can be found in the botanical garden in the following locations: Orchard

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Fargesia rufa

Solitary Hedge Hardy to -20 °C

A good low Fargesia , which is becoming well known due to intensive propogation by tissue culture, which may induce unnatural flowering. A spectacle of colour in the spring as the red sheaths become visible. Our plants are guaranteed not from tissueculture. This plant can be found in the botanical garden in the following locations: Drainage Island

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Fargesia scabrida

Solitary Hardy to -20 °C

Magnificent, open growing Fargesia with blue-purple bloomed culms; this bamboo has the appearance of a Yushania. Our plants are free from tissueculture; they are old fashioned divisions. Fargesia "Asian Wonder" is F. scabrida from micropropagation. This plant can be found in the botanical garden in the following locations: Vivax grove

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Fargesia sp. Pasum Tso KR 6438

Solitary Hardy to -20 °C

Quite hardy, blueish culms. In observation. Available by preorder only This plant can be found in the botanical garden in the following locations: Drainage Island

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Fargesia spathacea

The Fargesia spathacea complex comprises 15 closely related species overlapping each other. There is no "true" spathacea.

Fargesia utilis

Solitary Hardy to -15 °C

Remarkable bamboo with quite thick, curved culms. Needs a lot of room!Only available upon request. This plant can be found in the botanical garden in the following locations: Hardy Canna Border

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