Blaze

Bamboo - red stem

Fargesia 'asian wonder'

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  Easy care
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  Most light conditions

• Blaze likes...
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    Most light conditions

    They're very easygoing and will manage in sun or shade. They’ll grow much faster in a sunny spot.

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    Moist soil

    They like moist soil, so water them regularly. Make sure excess water can drain from the bottom of his pot.

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    Feeding

    Keep them growing healthily by giving them a liquid feed in spring and summer. A couple of times a month is enough.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Fargesia scabrida 'Asian Wonder'

  Nickname

  Red bamboo

  Plant type

  Evergreen, outdoor

  Plant height (including pot)

  90-100cm

  Pet/baby safe

  Yes

  Nursery pot size

  24cm

• About red bamboo

  Stylish, low-maintenance and a bit unusual, red bamboo is a great way to add a little drama to any outdoor space. Its stems are green when they first emerge and turn a brilliant red-purple as they age. It’s evergreen so adds year-round interest and makes a simple backdrop for other plants.

  Like all bamboo, it grows fast. It’s perfect to use as a screen, either to provide privacy or shelter from wind, because it grows tall and dense. It will grow as big as you let it, so we advise keeping it in its pot rather than planting it in the ground. If you plant it in the ground you might find it takes over much of your garden.

  Kept potted, it’s really easy to look after. Water it enough to keep the soil lightly moist and cut back the stems if you ever feel like they’re getting too tall (they can reach two-metres). The stems make perfect supports for other plants, so you can reuse any you chop down.

  Bamboo is a bit of a superstar plant. Mostly native to Asia and Australia, it can be used for all sorts of things, from food to building houses. Its sustainability is making the wood more and more popular.

  Did you know?

  Because it lasts for so long, bamboo is considered a symbol of friendship in India.