Fargesia Bimbo Dwarf Umbrella Bamboo [Clump-forming]

Fargesia murielae Bimbo is a stunning clump-forming ornamental Dwarf Umbrella Bamboo. Fargesia Bimbo has thin green compacted leaves and short stems/canes that form an ‘umbrella’ effect low on the ground. 

Ideal plant for short hedges, screens, small gardens and confined spaces like pots and containers.

This clump-forming bamboo is hardy to – 20 degrees Celsius, tolerates various soil types are winterhardy. It's an outstanding small bamboo to grow as an indoor and outdoor plant.

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Characteristics Fargesia murielae Bimbo

• Identification: Fargesia Murielae Bimbo, Muriel’s Bamboo, Umbrella Bamboo
• Foliage: Thin leaves, evergreen.
• Stem colour: Dark green stems, reddish colour in sun.
• Height: 2m at full height, small bamboo
• Spread: 1.5 – 2m, clump-forming.
• Use: Small Garden or small contained spaces, front border.
• Perennial: 10 -20 years.

Bamboo Growth Requirements

• Site: Sun to part shade and shade.
• Soil: Well-drained, loam.
• Moisture: moist, do not overwater.
• Hardiness: - 20 degrees Celsius, a very hardy bamboo.

Grow Fargesia murielae Bimbo

Fargesia murielae Bimbo, commonly called the Dwarf Umbrella Bamboo, is a dense low-growing bamboo that has dark green leaves and canes.

It is reasonably short at a height of just 2m and spreads the same length.

This non-invasive bamboo prefers well-drained soil and loam. Add mulch when newly planted to preserve soil moisture.

A very hardy bamboo down to – 20 degrees Celsius. 

It is tolerant to sun, part shade and shade. However, the yellowing effect on the canes and greenery of the leaves are prolific in sunny spots. 

So, if you are growing it for architectural or landscaping purposes, choose a location with good sunlight.

Image: Clever ways of using bamboo on sidewalks and as shade plants

Where to Plant Dwarf Bamboo Bimbo

Fargesia Murielae Bimbo is the smallest growing variety of the Fargesia group, though recently introduced, it is becoming popular.

Many gardeners choose this bamboo for its low-growing, compact umbrella appearance and evergreen foliage. 

It is known as the smallest bamboo in the Fargesia Mureilae group.

Bimbo is ideal for pots and containers, small gardens, or grown as an individual plant. This stunning small bamboo provides the low hedging greenery required for small landscaping projects.

If you are looking for a small bamboo, Bamboo Bimbo is the best option.

Maintain Fargesia murielae Bimbo

Growing bamboo in a non-native climate requires care and protection, especially when they are newly planted. 

Although these bamboo plants are tolerant, there is a number of natural threats. Mitigating these early threats is the best thing to do to protect the new growth.

Here are the common natural threats that are likely to affect the growth of your Fargesia murielae Bimbo:

• The new leaves, bamboo shoots and rhizomes tips are susceptible to slug attack.
• Although low-down, the strong winds damage the tender new canes.
• Frozen soil damages the exposed root hairs and rhizomes.

Protect Fargesia murielae Bimbo

To avoid the natural threats to your Bimbo bamboo plants, do these:

• Add organic mulch.
• Apply Slug and Snail Killer around your new bamboo.
• Tie the canes to poles/stakes to support and encourage upright growth.

Generally, the bamboo plants thrive in well-aerated loam, or sand and loose clay soil but the older plants will require fertiliser and moisture, at least, once in Spring. 

Check to see if they are putting out new shoots, or whether the leaves and soil are in good condition.

Fargesia Bamboo Plants UK

Fargesia murielae Bimbo is an Umbrella Bamboo similar to the other Small Fargesia Bamboo Plants. 

Its best features are the Fargesia  Bimbo

• low growth,
• non-invasiveness, 
• copious amount of leaves and
• deep-dark green foliage.

A standout bamboo among the small bamboo varieties. Here are Fargesia clump-forming bamboo plants similar to Fargesia Bimbo.

Fargesia Robusta Pingwu - Why It Is Called Green Screen [Clump-forming Bamboo]

Fargesia Robusta Pingwu is a low-maintenance clump-forming, non-invasive, evergreen bamboo. 

This small to medium bamboo plant has lime green upright canes that mature to light yellow. The new shoots and branches appear pinkish with the dark shiny green leaves.

Fargesia Pingwu is ideal for hedging, screening or planting in pots. Its common name is 'Green Screen' and the reason is obvious - its large evergreen leaves provide perfect green foliage all year round.

Its low upright culms and vibrant evergreen foliage can withstand temperatures as low as – 15 degrees Celsius, a very hardy plant. 

Grows well in the UK and European temperate areas.

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Fargesia Robusta Pingwu: Dark shiny green leaves, upright green to yellow canes.

Common Features of Fargesia Robusta Pingwu

• Identification: Fargesia Robusta Pingwu, Green Screen, Umbrella Bamboo
• Foliage: Evergreen, deep dark green.
• Culm: upright, green to yellow when mature.
• Height: 3 - 4m at full height
• Spread: 1.5 – 2m, clump-forming.
• Use: Screen, hedge, containers
• Perennial: 10 -20 years.

Bamboo Growth requirements

• Site: Full sun to part shade.
• Soil: loam, sand, and clay.
• Moisture: Well-drained and moist.
• Hardiness: - 17 degrees Celsius, hardy bamboo.

Grow Clump-forming Bamboo Screen

Nature painted this clumping bamboo pretty well using contrasting green and yellow. 

Commonly known as the 'Green Screen' for its dense green dark leaves and bright green/bright yellow canes. 

It is a standout in Spring and Summer when the colours are prominent.

Fargesia Robusta Pungwu is non-invasive and undemanding compared to the other Fargesia Robusta Bamboo plants. A medium-sized bamboo, it grows in tightly packed clumps and can spread just 2m and reach 4m high.

Pingwu grows at a rate of 0.5 to 2.m metres in one growth year in the UK. 

On average, this fast-growing bamboo can reach maturity at 3 -5 years. After that, it will remain evergreen for an estimated 10 – 20 years.

Uses of Fargesia Robusta Pingwu

This clump-forming non-invasive bamboo is the best choice for small to medium hedges and privacy screens. 

In fact, the broad dark green leaves and arching branches and upright culms provide make it the best choice for any cover.

It is also an ideal bamboo for small to medium pots and containers.

Also, it will do well in part-shaded areas. Use it as a standalone or undercover plant. It will also perform well in pots.

Fargesia Robusta Pingwu Care

Although bamboo plants are tolerant, there is a number of natural threats growers should be mindful of.

Mitigating these early threats is the best thing to do to protect the new growth. 

Here are the common natural threats that are likely to affect the growth of your Fargesia Robusta Pingwu:

• New leaves, bamboo shoots and rhizomes tips are susceptible to slug attack.
• Frozen soil damages the exposed root hairs and rhizomes.
• Strong winds damage the tender new culms.

Protect Fargesia Robusta Pingwu

To avoid the natural threats to your bamboo plants, do these:

• Apply Slug and Snail Killer around your new bamboo.
• Tie the culms to poles/stakes
• Add organic mulch.

Generally, the bamboo plants thrive in well-aerated loam, or sand and loose clay soil but the older plants will require fertiliser and moisture, at least, once in Spring. 

Check to see if they are putting out new shoots, or whether the leaves and soil are in good condition.

This clump-forming bamboo loves moist soil, but not waterlogged soil.

The root hairs will decay very quickly in waterlogged soil. Something to avoid if you are growing a new bamboo purchase.

Propagate Fargesia Robusta Pingwu

There are three ways to propagate bamboo plants:

• from the seeds, or
• by culm and rhizome cuttings, or
• by culm separation.

Some people have successfully used the conventional ‘Layering’ as the fourth way to propagate large bamboos. 

However, propagating bamboos from the cuttings and by separation is, by far, the two popular ways many gardeners use in the UK.

Slugs were capable of wiping out the tender growths in one visit when left unprotected. 

To protect the new bamboo shoots and rhizome tips, add Slug and Snail Killer around the new plants.

5+ Robusta Bamboo to choose from

Fargesia Robusta Pingwu is an Umbrella Bamboo that resembles other Robusta Bamboo plants that we feature of Garden Bamboo Plants (GBP). Pingwu's best features among the Robusta Bamboo group are the copious amount of leaves and bright yellow stems, non-invasiveness and tight upright formation.

Here is a unique selection of Small to medium Fargesia Robusta Bamboo plants under the Umbrella Bamboo label.

1. Fargesia Robusta Campbell
2. Scabrida Asian Wonder
3. Fargesia murielae Bimbo Small Bamboo
4. Frosty Bamboo Angustissima 
5. Robusta Bamboo Collection

Fargesia Robusta Campbell

Bamboo Plants for Hedge, Screen or Contained Spaces

Bamboo plants are tolerant and tough, they provide the evergreen perennial effect. 

These plants are fast-growing and longer-lasting. They provide the best greenery cover all year round.

Bamboo plants are known to grow at an average rate of 0.5 – 1.0m in Spring and Summer, reaching their full maturity within 3 – 5 years. 

Interestingly, these hardy plants remain evergreen for up to 20 years, even more. 

Fargesia Robusta Pingwu clumping bamboo thick leaves and dense foliage form a formidable evergreen screen, that is why it is called the 'Green Screen' bamboo.

Fargesia Robusta Formidable Best for Hedges and Screens [Clump-forming Bamboo]

Fargesia Robusta Formidable is ideal for low hedges and screens. Also a fantastic container plant.

Its upright culms and arching evergreen foliage can withstand temperatures as low as – 15 degrees Celsius, a very hardy and drought tolerant.

Buy Fargesia Robusta Formidable

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You can buy clump-forming bamboo plants from top UK retailers.

Characteristics Fargesia Robusta Formidable

• Identification: Fargesia Robusta Formidable, Umbrella Bamboo
• Foliage: Evergreen dense foliage.
• Culm: upright, brown sheath, green culm.
• Height: 3 - 5m at full height (avoid growing in windy sites)
• Spread: 2 –4, clump-forming.
• Use: Screen, hedge, containers, oriental garden, individual plant.
• Perennial: 10 -20 years.

Bamboo Growth requirements

• Site: Full sun to part shade.
• Soil: loam, sand and clay.
• Moisture: Well-drained and moist.
• Hardiness: - 15 to - 10 degrees Celsius, hardy bamboo.

Grow Formidable Green Screen Bamboo

Robusta Formidable resembles the popular Fargesia Robusta Campbell, however, it is smaller, shorter and broader in appearance.

It is difficult to identify these two Robusta Bamboo varieties from images. 

The best way to tell the difference is to compare them side by side, Campbell is tall and slim whereas Formidable is compact. 

As the name suggests, both bamboo plants are fast-growing, robust clumping bamboo plants.

Fargesia Robusta varieties can be quite demanding compared to the other Fargesia group of bamboo plants. 

The Robusta Bamboo plants produce a lot of new shoots after the first or second year of growth. It will form tight clusters of culms and thick evergreen foliage.

Formidable grows at a rate of 0.5 to 2.m metres in one growth year in the UK. 

On average, this fast-growing bamboo can reach maturity at 3 - 5 years. 

After that, it will remain evergreen for an estimated 10 – 20 years.

Uses of Fargesia Robusta Formidable

This clump-forming non-invasive bamboo is the best choice for small to medium hedges and privacy screens. 

In fact, the broad dark green leaves and arching branches and upright culms provide make it the best choice for any cover.

It is also an ideal bamboo for small to medium pots and containers. One reason why it makes a good container plant is its compact nature. It adapts well to confined spaces.

Another reason this bamboo is ideal for pots and containers is that it produces an 'umbrella' effect with its arching branches and upright (compact) stems.

Fargesia Robusta Formidable Care

Although bamboo plants are tolerant, there is a number of natural threats growers should be mindful of.

Mitigating these early threats is the best thing to do to protect the new growth. Here are the common natural threats that are likely to affect the growth of your Fargesia Robusta Formidable :

• New leaves, bamboo shoots and rhizomes tips are susceptible to slug attack.
• Frozen soil damages the exposed root hairs and rhizomes.
• Strong winds damage the tender new culms.
• Bamboo plants will occasionally need mulch as fertilizer.

Propagate Fargesia Robusta Formidable

There are three ways to propagate bamboo plants from the seeds, or by culm and rhizome cuttings, or culm separation.

Some people have successfully used the conventional ‘Layering’ as the fourth way to propagate large bamboos. 

However, propagating bamboos from the cuttings and by separation is, by far, the two popular ways many gardeners use in the UK.

Choose from our Fargesia Robusta Bamboo Collections 

Fargesia Robusta Formidable is an Umbrella Bamboo that resembles other Robusta Bamboo plants that we feature on Garden Bamboo Plants (GBP).

Formidable's best features among the Robusta Bamboo group are the copious number of leaves and bright yellow stems, non-invasiveness and tight upright formation. Best for hedges like this (VIDEO)

Here is a unique selection of Small to medium Fargesia Robusta Bamboo plants under the Umbrella Bamboo label.

1. Fargesia Robusta Campbell
2. Scabrida Asian Wonder
3. Fargesia Robusta Pingwu
4. Frosty Bamboo Angustissima
5. Robusta Bamboo Collection

Bamboo Plants for Hedge, Screen or Contained Spaces

Our work on bamboo on this site shows that there is, in fact, the right bamboo plant for every garden and contained space.

Bamboo plants are tolerant and tough, they provide the evergreen perennial effect. 

These plants are fast-growing and long-lasting and provide the best greenery cover all year round.

Bamboo plants are known to grow at an average rate of 0.5 – 1.0m in Spring and Summer, reaching their full maturity within 3 – 5 years. 

Interestingly, these hardy plants remain evergreen for up to 20 years, even more.

Fargesia Robusta Formidable is a clump-forming bamboo best for hedges and screens.

Fargesia Robusta Wolong Clump-forming Bamboo

Fargesia Robusta Wolong is rare bamboo. Bamboo Wolong stands out among the Robusta Bamboo plants with its large, elongated leaves and red-orange shoot sheaths.

This clump-forming specimen bamboo is very draping and arching, perfect for borders, screens and small hedges no longer than 5 metres high. 

Its broad shiny dark green leaves are ideal for creating a lush tropical effect in confined spaces.

Buy Fargesia Robusta Wolong

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If you wish to purchase robusta bamboo, check out the bamboo collections from the top UK Garden shops online or in shops near you.

Features Fargesia Robusta Wolong

• Identification: Fargesia Robusta Wolong, Fargesia Robust Wolong
• Foliage: Evergreen, dark shiny foliage, broad (elongated) leaves.
• Culm: Green culm, red-orange sheathing
• Height: 5m at full height.
• Spread: 3 – 4m, clump-forming.
• Use: Hedge, borders, screen, contained spaces, specimen.
• Perennial: 10 -20 years.

Robusta Bamboo Growth Requirements

• Site: Full sun to part shade.
• Soil: loam or sand and clay.
• Moisture: Well-drained, high moisture.
• Hardiness: -15 to -10 degrees Celsius, relatively hardy bamboo.

How to Select Robusta Bamboo Plants

Before buying a bamboo plant, check out the features and growth requirements of each bamboo plant. 

The qualities and features we list on each page will give you an idea about the bamboo in 5 - 20 years’ time. 

You should know about the general appearance, height, spread, hardiness and all that you expect of the bamboo.

Use these tips based on the bamboo features prior to choosing a bamboo to grow.

• Size of your pot/container.
• Height of your hedge or screen.
• How far does the bamboo spread?
• Space or area where you want to plant it.
• How cold does it get in Winter (see hardiness)?

You'll find the right bamboo plant by using your expectations (what you ideally want the bamboo for) and the features of the bamboo.

How to Care for Bamboo Plants

This relatively hardy bamboo (Fargesia Robusta Wolong) can withstand air temperatures as low as – 15 degrees Celsius. 

However, like the other Fargesia murielae and Fargesia Nitida varieties, the Robusta Wolong does not like frozen soil. 

Its leaves, sheaths and culms can wilt and wither to an appalling brown persistent frozen soil.

Although bamboo is a tolerant and tough plant, new shoots and rhizomes are prone to Slugs' damage. 

If you see signs of new growth, add Slugs and Snail Killer to protect it.

[Video showing new bamboo shoots eaten by slugs, a main problem in the UK]

Revive Robusta Bamboo Wolong

Older bamboo plants tend to be undemanding where the soil is rich in moisture and nutrients. 

You'll have to act fast to save your bamboo when the leaves turn yellow or curl, or the new shoots wilt and whiter.

The main cause of unhealthy bamboo is compacted dry soil, low in moisture and nutrients. It will require some work to revive the bamboo plants. 

One way to do that is to add mulch to increase the moisture content in the soil by adding mulch. Another way is to dig around the soil to loosen it, and then add fertiliser.

Checking the soil is surely an effective way to revive and preserve your bamboo from dying completely.

If this does not work, it may mean that it is time to move the bamboo to a new location. So, transplant your specimen Fargesia Robusta Wolong to save it.

Fargesia Robusta Bamboo Collections

Fargesia Robusta Wolong resembles the other Robusta Bamboo plants that we feature on Garden Bamboo Plants (GBP). Fargesia Robusta Wolong's best features among the Robusta Bamboo group are the broad tropical leaves and red-orange sheaths the green culms. It is non-invasiveness and produces a draping and arching formation.

Here is a unique selection of Small to medium Fargesia Robusta Bamboo plants under the Umbrella Bamboo label.

1. Fargesia Robusta Campbell

2. Fargesia Scabrida Asian Wonder [Video]

3. Fargesia Robusta Pingwu

4. Robusta Bamboo Collection

5. Fargesia Robusta Formidable Clump-forming

[Video showing a clump-forming bamboo plant, Fargesia Scabrida, that grows well in the UK]

Bamboo Plants for Hedge, Screen or Contained Spaces

Our work on bamboo on this site shows that there is, in fact, the right bamboo plant for every garden and contained space.

Bamboo plants are tolerant and tough, they provide the evergreen perennial effect. These plants are fast-growing and long-lasting and provide the best greenery cover all year round.

Bamboo plants are known to grow at an average rate of 0.5 – 1.0m in Spring and Summer, reaching their full maturity within 3 – 5 years. Interestingly, these hardy plants remain evergreen for up to 20 years, even more.

Fargesia murielae Lava Umbrella Bamboo [Clumping Bamboo]

Fargesia murielae Lava is a small, bushy evergreen Umbrella Bamboo, non-invasive and undemanding. 

Known for its dense and compact arching foliage close to the ground. 

If you want a small bamboo to grow in a contained space or for a low hedge or screen, Fargesia murielae Lava is the best option.

Fargesia murielae Lava Characteristics

• Identification: Fargesia murielae Lava, Umbrella Bamboo, Small Bamboo Lava.
• Foliage: Bushy dense green foliage.
• Culm: Striking yellow-green stem.
• Height: 2m, small bamboo.
• Spread: 1 – 2m, does not spread, well-behaved bamboo.
• Use: Excellent container plant, small hedge or screen, landscape.
• Perennial: 10 – 20 years.

Bamboo Growth Conditions

• Site: Full sun to part shade and shade.
• Soil: Loam, sand and clay.
• Moisture: Well-drained and moist.
• Hardiness: (To be updated)

Buy Fargesia Bamboo Plants UK

We’ve compiled a list of the reputable Garden retailers in the UK where you can buy the right bamboo at the right price. 

Click on the link to check out the UK Home & Garden retailers selling clumping bamboo plants.

How to Select Bamboo Fargesia Murielae

Before buying a bamboo plant, check out the features because they will help you to select the bamboo that meets your expectation. 

The 5 tips below will guide you to select the right Bamboo Fargesia Murielae.

• Size of your pot/container.
• Height of your hedge or screen.
• How far does the bamboo spread?
• How cold does it get in Winter (see hardiness)?
• Space or area where you want to plant the bamboo.

Grow Bamboo Fargesia murielae Lava

Fargesia murielae Lava is similar to Fargesia murielae Simba, however, it is smaller, compact and miniature in appearance. Simba is taller by 2 - 3 m than its small cousins.

Fargesia varieties, and especially the murielae bamboos, are less demanding compared to the other Fargesia Robusta group of bamboo plants. 

The small clump-forming bamboo plants like the Fargesia murielae Lava are best for small and contained spaces

They are brilliant for creating Tropical effects with their broad and elongated leaves and dense foliage. 

Lava can grow at a rate of 0.3 to 1.0 metres in a year in the UK. This small bamboo is tough and tolerant of pests and natural threats like wind or snow.

On average, this fast-growing miniature bamboo can reach its full height (of ~2m) in 3 - 5 years. 

After that, it will remain evergreen for an estimated 10 – 20 years under the right growing conditions and care.

Uses of Bamboo Fargesia murielae Lava

This clump-forming non-invasive (small) bamboo is the best choice for small hedges and screens. Fargesia murielae Lava thrives as pot plants and indoor container plants. 

Bamboo Lava adapts well to confined spaces. One reason why it makes a good container plant is its compact ‘Umbrella’ effect. Stunning in Summer.

Another reason for this non-invasive Umbrella Bamboo is the eye-catching contrasting colours. 

In fact, the broad dark green leaves and arching branches and slender yellow-green culms make it the best choice for small bamboo.

Here are some tips to grow this small plant indoor.

Maintain Bamboo Fargesia murielae Lava

To avoid the natural threats to your bamboo plants, do these:

• Apply Slug and Snail Killer around your new bamboo.
• Tie the culms to poles/stakes
• Add organic mulch.

Generally, the bamboo plants thrive in well-aerated loam, or sand and loose clay soil but the older plants will require fertiliser and moisture, at least, once in Spring. 

Check to see if they are putting out new shoots, or whether the leaves and soil are in good condition.

This clump-forming bamboo loves moist soil, but not waterlogged soil. Something to avoid if you are growing a new bamboo plant. 

Propagate Fargesia murielae Lava

There are three ways to propagate bamboo plants from the seeds, or by culm and rhizome cuttings, or culm separation.

Some bamboo growers have successfully used the conventional ‘Layering’ as the fourth way to propagate large bamboos. 

However, propagating bamboos from the cuttings and by separation is, by far, the two popular ways many gardeners use in the UK.

We give a detailed insight into different methods of propagating bamboo plants in this video.

Fargesia murielae Lava Small Umbrella Bamboo

Fargesia murielae Lava is an Umbrella Bamboo that stands out from the other small Umbrella Bamboo we feature in Garden Bamboo Plants (GBP).

Identifiably, Bamboo Lava’s best features are its yellow-green small stems, compact foliage and low and low hanging branches.

If you want to give a small compact space (or undergrowth or front hedge) a serene tropical look, this small bamboo will do the job.

Fargesia murielae Luca Umbrella Bamboo [Clump-forming Bamboo]

Grow Fargesia murielae Luca is an exceptionally low-growing small umbrella bamboo, no more than a metre at full height. This clump-forming bamboo was the 2018 RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year contender.

Luda is ideal for ground cover and pots because of its dense (umbrella) evergreen foliage low down on the ground. 

If you want a small compact umbrella bamboo, the Dwarf  Umbrella Bamboo (Fargesia murielae Luca) is the best choice.

Characteristics Fargesia murielae Luca

• Identification: Fargesia murielae Luca, Umbrella Bamboo, Dwarf Umbrella Bamboo Luca.
• Foliage: Shiny green, narrow, pointed leaves.
• Culm: Green culm matures to yellow.
• Height:  0.5m, small bamboo.
• Spread: 0.5 – 1.5m, clmp-forming, non-invasive
• Use: Excellent pot plant, small hedge, undergrowth, landscaping.
• Perennial: 20 years.

You can buy the clumping bamboo online, check out the UK shops selling clump-forming bamboo plants.

Fargesia Bamboo Growth Conditions

• Site: Full sun, part shade and shade.
• Soil: Loam fertile soil, needs plant feed.
• Moisture: Well-drained and moist.
• Hardiness: Fully hardy bamboo, tolerates chilly conditions

Special qualities of Fargesia murielae Luca

Fargesia murielae Luca, also known as the Dwarf Umbrella Bamboo Luca. This non-invasive bamboo grows to a metre at full height and spreads the same distance, perfect for a pot plant or undergrowth or for landscaping.

This small bamboo is a standout due to its slender green leaves and green/yellow stout canes with the thick crowded foliage. 

There is no doubt Fargesia murielae Luca is perfect for small gardens, urban courtyards or pots and containers.

Bamboo Fargesia Luca is fully hardy. It grows well in sun and shade. This small umbrella bamboo provides a Tropical atmosphere where its planted, whether in pots on terraces or in a small garden as undergrowth.

It is perhaps important to note that, unlike the other Umbrella Bamboo Plants, both the new and old  Dwarf Bamboo Luca will require plant feed (or NPK fertiliser) and water on a regular basis.

Where to Buy Fargesia murielae Luca

We’ve compiled a list of the reputable Garden retailers in the UK where you can buy the right bamboo at the right price. 

Click on the link, and find out where to buy clumping bamboo plants.

How to Care for Small Umbrella Bamboo

The cultivator ‘Luca’ requires close care and attention compared to the other bamboo varieties. Lucas’ slender leaves lose water very quickly through transpiration, therefore it will need water in Spring and Summer.

'Luca' grows well in partial shade and shade locations and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil.

Remove any dead, diseased, or damaged canes and apply plant feed (or NPK fertilisers) in Spring to promote new and healthy growth.

Although Fargesia murielae Luca is hardy and tolerant of pest and diseases, there is a number of natural threats you should be mindful of. Mitigating these early threats is the best thing to do to protect the new growth.

Here are the common natural threats that are likely to affect the growth of your Fargesia murielae Luca:

• New leaves, bamboo shoots and rhizomes tips are susceptible to slug attack.
• Frozen soil damages the exposed root hairs and rhizomes.
• Strong winds damage the tender new culms.

Nurture Fargesia murielae Luca

To avoid the natural threats to your bamboo plants, do these:

• Add organic mulch.
• Tie the culms to poles/stakes
• Apply Slug and Snail Killer around your new bamboo.
• Generally, the bamboo plants thrive in well-aerated loam, or sand and loose clay soil but the older plants will require fertiliser and moisture, at least, once in Spring. 

Check to see if they are putting out new shoots, or whether the leaves and soil are in good condition.

This clump-forming bamboo loves moist soil, but not waterlogged soil. The roots hairs will decay very quickly in waterlogged soil. Something to avoid if you are growing a new bamboo purchase.

Read about the Best Soil for Growing Bamboo Plants.

Fargesia murielae Luca Dwarf Umbrella Bamboo

Fargesia murielae Luca is an Umbrella Bamboo that stands out from the other small Umbrella Bamboo we feature in Garden Bamboo Plants (GBP).

Identifiably, Bamboo Luca’s best features are its yellow-green small stems, compact foliage and low and low hanging branches.

If you want to give a small compact space, undergrowth or front hedge a Tropical look, this small bamboo will do the job.

5 Small Bamboo Plants for Gardens and Pots

Here is a unique selection of Small Fargesia Bamboo Plants we feature here at Garden Bamboo Plants (GBP) that are similar to Fargesia murielae Luca.

1. Fargesia murielae Lava
2. Scabrida Asian Wonder
3. Robusta Bamboo Collection
4. Frosty Bamboo Angustissima 
5. Fargesia murielae Bimbo Small Bamboo

The small bamboo plants are ideal for contained spaces and small gardens and hedges. 

They are also fantastic for landscaping and tolerant to extreme variations in weather and soil conditions. Some of these small bamboos are hardy down to – 20 degrees Celsius.

Garden Bamboo Plants (GBP) Information

Watching the bamboo hedge dancing in the wind or standing among the white snowfall providing the evergreen cover is a wonderful experience. You can create this experience wherever you are with the right bamboo.

The Care and Maintenance information we provide on Fargesia murielae Luca is based on our experience with bamboo that we grow in the Garden. 

Additionally, data on Growth Requirements and Qualities of the bamboos are from reliable sources within the UK like the RHS, Local Garden Centres and our Affiliate Partners.

We can help you find the right bamboo to meet your expectation. Let us know what your requirements are. Leave a comment below.

Fast-growing Evergreen Outdoor Privacy Screen - All You Need To Know

An outdoor Bamboo Screen is the best way to shield off unattractive features near the hedge and add a space of admirable greenery. 

Many gardeners and homeowners prefer garden bamboo screening because they have desirable features such as dense evergreen foliage, height, spread and hardiness.

About this article: This article is a guide for finding suitable bamboo plants for privacy screens. The bamboo plants are placed into tall, short and medium. If you want an 8 ft privacy screen or a modest natural bamboo screen, check out the original article here.

Garden Bamboo Hedging Screen Ideas

A privacy screen can be thin or thick, tall, short or medium. They come in many shapes and sizes. 

The common bamboo plants in the UK have dense evergreen foliage and come in various sizes.

You can find the perfect bamboo Phyllostachys or Fargesia for screening. 

To help you, we group the bamboo into different ‘height’ and ‘spread’ categories so that you can use the suggestion as a guide when selecting a bamboo plant for screening.

Height of bamboo privacy screen - Idea #1

Bamboo plants often grow (very quickly) to a full height in the first 3 years and remain evergreen for 10 to 20 years. 

Some bamboo plants are tall, best for the tall bamboo privacy screens that are about 8ft tall.

Others are short or fall in between tall and short bamboo. The options are endless.

We group the bamboo into 

• tall (6 metres+), 
• medium (4 metres to 6 metres), and
• short (1 metre to 4 metres).

Note that the online bamboo suppliers and bamboo retailers will clearly show the average height on the labels. 

We use them as the standard heights (and spreads) and do not guarantee that the bamboo plants will reach their full potential because soil condition and the environment can affect their growth.

The new bamboo plants will require some care and attention to grow to the maximum heights.

Also, the bamboo plants are tolerant and hardy, but they will succumb to slug attacks and poor soil conditions. So as any good grower should do, always prepare the site before planting.

 Check out the guides on how to prepare the site for growing bamboo plants.

Bamboo privacy screen choose the right spread - Idea #2

Another important feature of bamboo plants to consider for privacy screens is the ‘spread’. The spread is basically how wide the bamboo can spread from the parent plant to shield off the unsightly structure.

Some varieties of clumping bamboo are perfect options for low hedging privacy screens but may not be ideal for blocking an overlooking-window high up. So, it is vital to take into consideration all you want the plant to do.

Notably, the running bamboo plants are invasive and will spread if left unchecked. They are ideal for a tall narrow screen. On the other hand, the clump-formers do not have running rhizomes. 

Although they are considered non-invasive, the clumps and culm (or cane) clusters will outgrow the designated site.

We group the bamboo plants, both running and clumping bamboo, into 3 categories - see here. The groupings are based on their average spread. 

We hope that the groupings will help you to identify the bamboo plants by how far they spread from the parent plant.

Dense culm clusters thick hedging bamboo screens - Idea #3

The clumping bamboo plants rarely grow to 6 metres and are much denser than the running bamboo. They thrive in the UK climate.

The bamboo plants in this category are predominantly clump-forming with either thicker culms or produce masses of culms in Spring. 

As the name suggests, the clumping bamboo canes (culms) tend to grow into a tight cluster around the parent plant, forming a formidable tight screen.

If you are screening a short wall or the neighbour's shed, the clump-forming bamboos are the best options. However, you may have to buy more than one plant to provide a good cover. 

As a rule of thumb, plant the clump-forming bamboo no more than 1.5 metres to give you are dense hedging screen.

Here are the 5 bamboo plants that tend to form clusters of ‘Dense-culms and provide small to medium garden bamboo screens.

Arching bamboo for dense privacy screens - Idea #4

The ‘dense foliage' category is made up of tall and arching running bamboo plants commonly referred to as the Umbrella Bamboo. 

Their new shoots grow very fast and tall to about 2 – 3 metres before putting out branches.

The dense arching bamboo plants tend to reach a height of about 4 to 6 metres, ideal for thick screens. 

For example, these bamboos provide an evergreen cover (or screen) for boundaries, walls and low buildings.

‘Upright’ bamboo for tall privacy screen ideas - Idea #5

Check out where to get this bamboo here.

This category is an extension of the Tall garden bamboo hedging screen listed above. 

Additionally, this extra list separates the tall upright bamboo plants from the arching plants. 

Take it as an exclusive list of only the popular Phyllostachys running bamboo plants, except the clumping bamboo Standing Stone.

As the name implies, upright bamboo plants tend to grow straight up. Some can reach over 6 metres if the conditions are right.

Many of these upright bamboo plants tend to do well when they are planted away from the direct wind, providing the best natural screen all year round. 

Here are the 5 upright bamboo plants that thrive in the UK, in fact, most of them are on crocus.co.uk.

How to select the best privacy screen - Idea #6

The bamboo privacy screen is the best way to create an admirable natural green space in the garden. 

Here is a risk-analysis checklist, a guide to selecting bamboo hedging plants, to help you choose the best garden natural privacy screens.

This table is a tool that will surely help you to identify the right garden hedging bamboo screen. Here is how to use the table:

• firstly, make a shortlist of  suitable bamboo plants,
• secondly, use what you know and your expectations of the bamboo and
• finally, use the 5 bamboo plants we stated to identify, by elimination, the bamboo you want.

You will select the right bamboo if you follow these 3 simple steps.

How to grow bamboo for a privacy screen? - Idea #7

Bamboo growers have always asked ‘how close to a structure or the neighbour’s side should they plant bamboo?’.

Some bamboo varieties can destabilise the structures or creep into the neighbour’s side.

If you a going to plant a bamboo hedging screen near the boundary, you’ve got to choose the site well.

There are several factors that will affect your choice of site for planting the running bamboo screen. 

If you can control the bamboo from the start, it will become easier as they grow, but how close to the neighbour’s side should you plant a hedging bamboo?

Guide for selecting the right garden bamboo hedging screen

So we have covered many tips and ideas and presented several suggestions for selecting bamboo for hedging garden screens. Here is the 'Guide' to help you make your decision!

Note that the questions are structured especially for you to eliminate the undesirable bamboo plants, leaving only the best option for you. Download the PDF version - Guide for Selecting Garden Hedging Bamboo.

Right garden bamboo privacy screen matters

Finding the best, even better the right, bamboo is what matters the most. 

So, use your preferences to find the right bamboo for garden screening.

Other factors to consider are, for example, how high the bamboo should grow and how much space is available for it to spread. 

These important factors have been included in this article, so you will not go wrong when selecting a fast-growing evergreen outdoor privacy screen.

Furthermore, growing bamboo on the hedge as a privacy screen sometimes means that you will have to plant the bamboo close to the neighbour’s side. 

All these risk-benefit analyses are important as you choose bamboo for your garden.

Conclusion

To conclude, the right option for a Fast-growing Evergreen Outdoor Privacy Screen depends entirely on your situation and choice.

We create the risk-analysis table as a tool for helping you choose the right bamboo. 

So, use the suggestions in this article to help you identify the best home and garden hedging privacy screen.

Related articles on Evergreen Outdoor Privacy Screen

Readers' note: This article is so long that we split it into several parts. Here are the related parts that you may also like to read:

• Part 1: EVERGREEN BAMBOO SCREENS FOR BALCONY AND TERRACE
• PART 2: FAST-GROWING EVERGREEN OUTDOOR PRIVACY SCREEN - ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW [WIth ImageS]
• Part 3: HOW CLOSE TO THE BOUNDARY CAN YOU GROW BAMBOO PLANTS?
• PART 4: BAMBOO PRIVACY SCREEN CARE AND MAINTENANCE
• Part 5: HOW DOES A BAMBOO PLANT GROW? [VIDEO]

Fargesia Papyrifera 'Blue Dragon' Bamboo Plants

Fargesia ‘Blue Dragon’ (Fargesia papyrifera Borinda) is known for its stunning stem colouration. 

Blue Dragon’s whitish-blue culms can reach a full height of 5m to 7m. 

The borinda bamboo family are ideal for natural privacy screens or as an ornamental garden feature.

Quick facts

• Identification: Fargesia papyrifera ‘Blue Dragon’, Borinda ‘Blue Dragon’, Borinda Papyrifera.
•  Foliage: Evergreen bushy foliage.
• Culm/sheath: Tall, thick, powdery whitish-blue culms and large brown sheath.
• Height: 4 – 7m, upright.
• Spread: 3 – 4m, clump-forming.
• Use: specimen, containers, oriental garden, individual plant, landscaping.

Find out where to buy clumping bamboo plants in the UK.

Growth requirements

• Site: Shade to full sun.
• Soil: loam (equal amounts of sand, clay, silt) or loam-based composts.
• Moisture: Well-drained and moist.
• Hardiness: –15 to – 10 degrees Celsius, UK H5 hardy.

What are the other Borinda clumping bamboo cultivars?

There are several varieties of Borinda clumping bamboo cultivators. They are clumping umbrella bamboo, non-invasive, upright with evergreen foliage. 

The ‘Blue Dragon’ (or Blue Stem Bamboo) is a stunning ornamental bamboo plant.

The Blue Stem Bamboo was introduced in 2015. Many of them are recently introduced cultivars in the UK. 

They are hardy, vigorous and tolerant plants.

Blue Bamboo Plant Cultivars

There are several Fargesia Borinda varieties that are thriving in the UK. Here are the three that you can find online or at your local garden centre:

• Fargesia 'Blue Dragon' (Fargesia papyrifera Borinda)
• Frost Bamboo (Fargesia Borinda Angustissima).
• Chocolate Bamboo (Borinda fungosa).
• Borinda yunnanensis (Fargesia yunnanensis)

Check out the bamboo collections at Thomson & Morgan UK.

Standout features of Fargesia Borinda bamboo plants

The four Fargesia Borinda bamboos have stunning features from the new shoots to culm colours, sheets and leaves. 

These clump-formers are prominent in the US and Australia where there are pronominally seen in feature gardens and landscaping. 

They also add splashes of different colours to the backyard garden and outdoor areas. 

Fargesia papyrifera Borinda: 

The 'Blue Dragon' Papyrifera Borinda is a clumping umbrella bamboo, also called the ‘Blue Dragon’ after its spectacular blue culms. 

It is a tall upright bamboo that will eventually arch under the weight of the shiny green leaves. A great ornamental plant. 

Fargesia Borinda Angustissima: 

Borinda Angustissima is probably the common Fargesia Borinda bamboo in the UK. 

Angsutissima is known for its crimson-purple shoots, lime green culms, creamy sheaths and frosty leaves giving it a white powdery appearance. 

Fantastic as an individual plant or in rows as a privacy screen and hedge. 

 The 'Frosty Bamboo'

 

Borinda fungosa: 

This clumping bamboo is a standout due to its burgundy-red culms. 

It has large slender leaves that closely resemble the leaves of Fargesia yunnanensis. 

Both bamboo fungosa and yunnanensis have beautiful leaf patterns. The leaves tend to form a full, lush screen perfect for small outdoor spaces. 

Fargesia yunnanensis: 

This fountain bamboo has peculiar purple-pink sheaths, and the young foliage has hair-like nodes. 

The leaves of bamboo Fargesia yunnanensis and Borinda fungosa are similar.

You must pay close attention to the sheath, culms and shoots to tell them apart. They are perfect for small outdoor spaces, or pots and containers. 

How to grow Fargesia papyrifera ‘Blue Dragon’?

Growing the Fargesia papyrifera ‘Blue Dragon’ from clump separation is probably the quickest way. 

Propagation by stem cuttings is another effective way to grow the ‘Blue Dragon’. However, you have to propagate the cuttings in a propagating medium before transplanting them. 

Growing these spectacular specimen bamboos requires care and attention to get them off to a good start. But, as mentioned, the Fargesia Borinda family are quite recently cultivars in the UK. 

Therefore, you may have difficulty finding a ‘Blue Dragon’ grove near you. 

If you cannot get a plant at your local nursery or garden centre, check online.

Where to buy bamboos in the UK?

We list the suppliers of bamboo plants, here. 

They are renowned UK Gardens Shops where you can get your bamboo plants, supplies and accessories from.

Uses of Fargesia papyrifera ‘Blue Dragon’

This clump-forming bamboo is the best choice for tall garden hedges and privacy screens. 

In fact, the thick green leaves, arching evergreen foliage and upright dense culms are the best choices for tall covers. It is also an ideal bamboo for large pots and containers. 

One reason why it makes a good container plant is its compact (clumping) nature. 

It adapts well to confined spaces. 'Blue Dragon will grow to its full height when planted in pots and it will still give the admirable stem colourations, slender culms and evergreen foliage. 

In addition, if you want to grow a Fargesia Borinda in pots and containers, the best option is Fargesia Borinda Angustissima.

How to care for your Fargesia ‘Blue Dragon’?

Fargesia papyrifera ‘Blue Dragon’ plants are tolerant to pests and variable soil conditions. 

But, be mindful of slugs’ attacking the new growths. Protect the new growth, especially in Spring and Summer when the new growths are prominent, by applying Slug and Snail Killer. 

The ‘Blue Dragon’ is tall. This bamboo, like the tall bamboo plants, is susceptible to wind. 

Stake the new culms to protect them from swaying and breaking.

General care for bamboo plants

Generally, the running and clumping bamboos love moist soil, but they do not like waterlogged areas. 

Newly planted bamboo plants will thrive in well-aerated loam, or sand and loose clay soil. So, make sure that the soil remains well-drained and aerated.

Also, the older plants will require fertiliser and mulch, at least, once in Spring. 

Check to see if they are putting out new shoots, or whether the leaves and soil are in good condition.

For healthy bamboo plants, do these:

• Apply Slug and Snail Killer around your new bamboo.
• Add organic mulch.
• Tie the culms to bamboo sticks/stakes.
• Add NPK fertilizers.
• Trim old culms to promote new growths.

More info on bamboo care

Finally, the Fargesia ‘Blue Dragon’ and three other Fargesia Borinda bamboo plants are stunning plants. 

The clump-forming bamboo plants are recent cultivars hand have outstanding colourations and features.

How to identify clump-forming bamboo plants?

Clumping bamboo and running bamboo are members of the grass family. There are several varieties of bamboo plants. 

Bamboo plants are common in the temperate and tropical zones mainly in Asia, Central and South America and the Pacific region. 

The plants growing in the UK, US and Australia are either clumping bamboo or running bamboo. Sometimes referred to as clumpers or runners, respectively.

5 distinct parts of a clumping bamboo

Identifying the exact bamboo can be difficult unless you have enough time, and botanical knowledge and are curious to find out. 

Also, it can be tricky to identify bamboo by its appearance. 

The 5 distinct parts will help you work out if the bamboo is a clumper or not. 

Use this diagram to help you. 

Clumping bamboo parts showing rhizome, shoot, culm base, Base buds, nodes etc.

1. Rhizome: The rhizome is short, stout and thick forming a tight clump around the parent plant.
2. Shoot and culm: New rhizome grows upright into a new shoot which eventually becomes culm close to the parent bamboo.
3. Culm base: The culm base, also called the stem base, is much thicker, at the bottom, than the culm.
4. Base buds: The base buds (the potential new shoots and rhizomes) are found very close together along the parent rhizome.
5. Rhizome nodes: The node rings (or rhizome nodes) underground are close together.

All in all, the bamboo rhizomes and underground parts are vital for separating bamboo into groups. So, take a closer look at the rhizome of bamboo if you want to work out if it is clumping or running bamboo.

How to identify clumping bamboo?

Comparing clumping and running bamboos can give you a better idea about these two varieties. 

Check out this article for in-depth information on clumping vs running bamboos). 

It is also best to know the standout features. So, what is clumping bamboo and how can bamboo growers identify it? 

Use the 5 distinct parts of the clump-forming bamboo plant to identify it.

Where to buy clumping bamboos in the UK?

We work with some big UK home and garden brands. 

Click here to check out the collection of Clumping and Running bamboo plants from the Home & Garden retailers in the UK.

If you want to grow clumping bamboo, but do not know how to pick them, this Complete Guide to Selecting Bamboo will help you. 

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Guided questions for selecting a bamboo.

Clumping bamboo collections

Fargesia group of bamboos are popular clumping bamboo cultivars. They have a spectacular stem and sheath colourations. 

We feature many of these bamboos here at G.B.P. To find out about the 5 clumping bamboo collections listed below, click here.

• 1. Fargesia nitida
• 2. Fargesia murielae
• 3. Fargesia robusta
• 4. Fargesia umbrella bamboos
• 5. Award-winning clumping bamboos

 Simba is a popular clumping bamboo

What to do when buying bamboo?

Bamboo plants from garden shops and online marketplaces like eBay and Amazon have clear labels. 

This makes it easy to identify the bamboo. However, mix-ups are likely when buying bamboo plants online and also in stores. 

Whether you are buying bamboo seeds or bamboo in pots, it is always the right thing to read the labels properly. 

Also, read the reviews and plant descriptions before making a purchase. 

What if you cannot find the bamboo you want? 

We suggest checking these renowned UK garden shops. 

If they still do not have the clumping bamboo that you want, contact them directly. In most cases, they will find what you are looking for.

Grow clump-forming bamboo plants

The 5 parts will help you to identify these bamboos successfully. 

The parts are based around the rhizomes and govern the way these bamboos behave. 

Knowing the parts and their general behaviours can help you work out if your bamboo is clump-forming or not. 

If you have any questions or cannot find what you are looking for, leave a comment and we will get back to you. You can also follow us on Twitter and YouTube.

Four Shade-loving Clumping Bamboo Plants

Some of our visitors suggested we create a list of bamboos that have similar features to Fargesia murielae ‘Dino’. 

We feel that this is a great suggestion because it makes it easier to cross-reference these bamboos when making comparisons. 

As mentioned here, Fargesia murielae ‘Dino’ is a great bamboo for shaded sites. 

So, we are listing 3 bamboos that are similar to the Fargesia murielae ‘Dino’. 

The similarities are based on 5 important factors: they are clumping and have similar mature height, foliage, hardiness and use. Above all, these plants are shade-loving.

Fargesia murielae ‘Standing Stone’ (Height: 5m, upright bamboo Spread: 2 - 3m, clumping bamboo)

Fargesia murielae Angustissima Height: 5m, upright bamboo Spread: 2 - 3m, clumping bamboo)

Fargesia Scrabrida Asian Wonder (Height: 5m, upright bamboo; Spread: 2 - 3m, clumping bamboo)

Where to buy Fargesia murielae 'Dino'?

We feature prominent UK Home and Garden retailers where you can buy bamboo plants, tools and products. 

Check out the the UK retailers here

We also featured a special group of Award-Winning Bamboo Plants. 

These bamboos received the RHS Merit Award in the UK and other Bamboo Awards for their notable garden features. 

If you are having difficulty selecting bamboo, this group of bamboo plants will not disappoint you.

Buy Clumping Red Bamboo Fargesia murielae 'Red Zebra'

Fargesia murielae 'Red Zebra' bamboo is an attractive small clumping bamboo with deep dark red matured culm and evergreen foliage. 

The Red Zebra is a standout ornament bamboo.

The new shoots and sheaths are covered in variable patterns of purplish-brown tints against the green cluster of leaves and gives Red Zebra bamboo its stunning look. 

The intensity of red in matured stems also adds to the distinct appearance that is similar to popular black running and clumping bamboos.

General description

• Name: Fargesia murielae Red Zebra, Umbrella Bamboo Red Zebra 
• Culm: Upright, purplish tints, culm matures to deep dark red. 
• Height: 2 - 3m. Spread: 1 - 2m, clump-forming.
• Foliage: Evergreen, leaves can be pruned. 

Growth requirement

• Hardiness: Fully hardy bamboo. 
• Site: Full sun, part shade and shade. 
• Soil: Loose nutrient-rich soil or loam, well-drained and moist 
• Use: Ornamental plant, garden centrepiece, individual plant.

'Red Zebra' bamboo plant care

Bamboos, like other plants, will require attention to grow well. 

The bamboo care tips will help you to maintain your clumping bamboo plants.

Thinning

Thinning bamboo plants once or twice a year to promote new growths and keep the plant under control. 

So, selectively trim the old culms and new shoots that you do not want within the bamboo grove.

Pruning

Pruning bamboo is intensive work compared to thinning bamboo. 

Dig and remove the parts of the bamboo that have outgrown the allocated space. 

This is an ideal time to take the bamboo divisions for replanting or getting bamboo sticks for use in the garden.

Mulch

Mulching is a highly recommended care and maintenance job. 

It will keep the soil moist and protect the bamboo from frost and frozen soils. 

Always use the bamboo leaves as mulch since they contain silicon which is naturally high in nitrogen. 

Organic mulch such as tree barks, and grass cuttings mixed with twigs and branches are also great bamboo mulch. 

The best time for mulching is early in Spring before the new bamboo shoots come out; or late in Autumn when you expect cold Winter.

Buy clumping bamboo plants like ‘Red Zebra ’

We feature prominent UK Home and Garden retailers where you can buy bamboo plants, tools and products. 

If you are looking for clumping bamboo plants for sale, check out the link to UK retailers.

Our visitors suggested that we identify bamboos that have similar features to the bamboos we are featuring in each article. 

We feel that this is a great suggestion because it makes it easier to cross-reference these bamboos when making comparisons. 

We are listing 3 bamboos that are similar to the Fargesia murielae ‘Red Zebra ’. 

The similarities are based on 5 important factors: the type (either running or clumping), height, foliage, hardiness and use.

1. Fargesia nitida ‘Volcano’
2. Red Panda Fargesia Bamboo
3. Fargesia Robusta Wolong

Maintain clumping bamboo plants

The clump formers are non-invasive bamboos, however, clumpers in pots and containers will require repotting after 4 or 5 years. 

In addition, the clumping bamboos in the garden do not grow out of the allocated space as the running bamboos do. 

Nevertheless, they tend to expand around the base. 

This clumping habit is visible as the new shoots grow into culms and the underground base buds thicken. 

As mentioned earlier, this could be the ideal time to prune the whole plant which is also an ideal time to get new plant divisions and bamboo sticks.

Clumping bamboo 'Red Zebra'

All in all, the Fargesia murielae ‘Red Zebra’ is a stunning bamboo to grow in pots or use as an individual garden centrepiece.