Sunset Glow Bamboo
Fargesia rufa
Orange-red sheaths at each node add color to the green culms (stems) of this well-contained plant. Perfect specimen for smaller gardens and courtyards. Leaves do not curl in the sun as with some bamboos. A favorite food of Giant Pandas. Evergreen.
| Key feature: | Clumping Bamboo |
| Plant type: | Bamboo |
| Garden style: | Asian/Zen |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Upright stems to 8 ft. tall, non-invasive clump expands a few inches per year. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Clumping Bamboo, Easy Care, Year-round Interest |
| Blooms: | Inconspicuous |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2521 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
Orange-red sheaths at each node add color to the green culms (stems) of this well-contained plant. Perfect specimen for smaller gardens and courtyards. Leaves do not curl in the sun as with some bamboos. A favorite food of Giant Pandas. Evergreen.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
| Key feature: | Clumping Bamboo |
| Plant type: | Bamboo |
| Garden style: | Asian/Zen |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Upright stems to 8 ft. tall, non-invasive clump expands a few inches per year. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Clumping Bamboo, Easy Care, Year-round Interest |
| Blooms: | Inconspicuous |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2521 |
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