Bamboo Fargesia Rufa / Fargesia rufa

Geographic Origin: Originates from the Chinese provinces of Sichuan and Gansu.
Adult size: 2 to 3 metres in height.
Diameter of cane: 0.3 to 1.5 cm.
Foliage: Evergreen.
Type of soil: Moist and deep. Dislikes excess of lime.
Climate: Drought resistant if not prolonged.
Exposure: Partial shade or full sun.
Hardiness: -28°C.
Root development: Bamboo with clumper root system (non-spreading variety).


Properties and uses:
Fargesia bamboo grows in clumps, which after several years can reach quite large diameters. It can be grown alone, in pots or in a hedge.
It is a bamboo with a clumper root system meaning that it does not readily spread, so your neighbours will not complain.
It has a slightly weeping comportment.
Its stems are pink colored.
Bamboo Fargesia Rufa is very tolerant of pruning and additionally is very hardy.

Tips for planting Bamboos in pots:

For the varieties of Bamboos that grow well in pots Bamboos for planters and pots here are some steps to follow:

1/ A plant in pot needs a special care

As for any plant in pots or planters, it is very important to check and monitor watering and fertilization. In the ground, the plants can draw nutrients they need through their roots, which is not the case for plants in pots that depend on what is available in the growing medium. For Bamboos, make sure to water everyday in summer and once a week in winter. Indeed, most Bamboos prefer moist soil. We recommend fertilizing once to twice a year according to the plant’s needs.

2/ Choosing a pot adapted to the Bamboo

In general, the growth of the plants in pots is limited by the available space. It is therefore important to adapt the size of the container to the mature size of the chosen Bamboo.

• For groundcover / dwarf Bamboos : pot depth of 30 to 50 cm / planter of 40 x 40 cm
• For small Bamboos : pot depth of 40 to 60 cm / planter of 50 x 80 cm
• For medium Bamboos : pot depth of 60 to 90 cm / planter of 100 cm x 100 cm or 200 x 200 cm

3/ Planting time

Step 1
- Place a large stone or a small piece of broken pottery at the bottom of the pot, to partially cover the drainage hole while still allowing water to escape.
- Fill the bottom of the pot with coarse material (pieces of pottery, gravel, clay pebbles, etc.) up to 5 cm. This layer prevents waterlogging in the bottom of the pot, and root rot.
- Finally, fill your pot with compost.

Step 2
- Position your plant so that the root ball is covered with 3 to 4 cm of compost, to prevent it from drying out.
- Do not compact the substrate so the roots develop well, ensuring the plant’s development too.
- Water thoroughly.