Sunset Glow Clumping Bamboo
Fargesia rufa
Pronunciation: far-GHEE-zee-uh ROO-fuh
SKU #02521
| Description | Orange-red sheaths at each node add color to the green culms (stems) of this well-contained plant. A perfect specimen for smaller gardens and courtyards. Leaves do not curl in the sun as with some bamboos. Thrives in cooler summer regions, even tolerating mild, periodic dry spells when established. Evergreen. |
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| Light | Partial sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Upright stems reach 8 ft. tall; clump only expands 2 to 4 in. per year. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Container, Privacy Screen |
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| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Peony (Paeonia); Pachysandra (Pachysandra) |
| Care | Thrives in organically rich, acidic, well-drained soil. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun exposures and drying winter winds. Let fallen leaves stay, to serve as organic mulch and prevent weeds. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. |
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| Lore | A favorite food of the giant pandas. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!
Buy Online
Your plant(s) are estimated to ship to Massachusetts on or around April 1st, 2023, depending on weather and garden center orders. Because all plants respond to weather and other conditions while growing, we can not guarantee a ship date. We will only deliver plants once they meet our rigorous quality and size standards, and only when the garden center schedules a delivery. Thank you for your patience.
From $90.00
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This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
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Lowe's 1500 Broadway
Saugus, Massachusetts 01906 -
Lowe's 153 Andover Street
Danvers, Massachusetts 01923 -
Marblehead Garden Center 164 West Shore Drive
Marblehead, Massachusetts 01945
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.