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Fargesia Red Dragon Bamboo (Fargesia), non-invasive screen, 14 cm pot
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Fargesia Red Dragon Bamboo: the elegant and non-invasive bamboo for your garden
Fargesia Red Dragon Bamboo (Fargesia) is a bushy and upright bamboo variety with a distinctive personality. Its bright green evergreen foliage beautifies the garden in all seasons, while its deep green stems with reddish hues at the base give it a striking visual contrast and a decidedly ornamental appearance. Naturally non-invasive, it forms a compact and controlled clump without ever encroaching on neighboring beds.
Foliage: evergreen, fresh green all year round
Stems: deep green with a subtle red tint at the base
Habit: upright, bushy, non-invasive
Exposure: full sun to partial shade
Hardiness: hardy, frost-resistant
Growth: fast
Use: hedge, screen, border, contemporary or oriental garden
Thanks to its elegant habit and soothing atmosphere, this bamboo fits perfectly in both a Zen garden and a modern or minimalist outdoor space. Easy to maintain, it is suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
Order your Fargesia Red Dragon Bamboo today: our plants are carefully packaged and delivered directly to your home, ready to be planted in the ground or in a pot.
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In a pot: every 3–4 years in spring, or divide the clump
Fertilisation
Complete fertilizer in spring; for potted plants, liquid fertilizer from March to October
Distance de plantation
About 1 meter
Plante à protéger du gel
No
Type de climat
Tempered
Nom latin
Fargesia 'Jiuzhaigou Red Dragon' (syn. F. nitida 'Jiuzhaigou 1')
Noms communs
Non-marking bamboo, fountain bamboo
Famille botanique
Poaceae
Origine
China (Qinghai to Central China)
Port
Tuft
Forme du feuillage
Lanceolate
Couleur du feuillage
Bright green, red wheatears in the sun
Couleur de floraison
(non-ornamental flowering)
Feuillage
Persistent
Parfumé
No
Mellifère
No
Usage
Hedge, privacy screen, screen, pot
Destination
Open ground / Pot
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Everything You Need to Know About Fargesia Red Dragon Bamboo (Fargesia), non-invasive screen, 14 cm pot
What exposure is suitable for Fargesia 'Red Dragon' bamboo?
Fargesia Red Dragon bamboo thrives in both full sun and partial shade. In sunny conditions, it grows vigorously and produces dense foliage; in partial shade, its foliage remains fresh and silky, making it one of the few bamboos that flourishes even in the less light-filled corners of the garden. In southern regions, choose a location with some afternoon shade to prevent the leaves from drying out.
Is Fargesia 'Red Dragon' bamboo frost-hardy?
Yes, Fargesia Red Dragon bamboo is a hardy plant that withstands frost and can overwinter in the ground without protection in the vast majority of French gardens. Its winter hardiness makes it a reliable choice for providing year-round structure to the garden. In pots, in areas with particularly harsh winters, it is advisable to insulate the container or shelter it against a south-facing wall to protect the roots from extreme cold.
When and how to plant Fargesia Red Dragon bamboo?
The Fargesia Red Dragon bamboo is ideally planted in spring or autumn, outside of frost periods. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball, enrich it with potting soil mixed with garden soil, then install the plant, making sure that the crown is level with the ground. Water abundantly after planting and maintain regular watering during the first few weeks. Planting in batches according to the packaging you choose allows you to quickly create a dense and attractive privacy hedge.
When and how to prune the Fargesia Red Dragon bamboo?
Fargesia Red Dragon bamboo requires little pruning. It is best to prune in early spring before new growth begins: remove dead, dry, or damaged stems at the base to aerate the clump and stimulate the production of new shoots. If you wish to limit the height or slim the silhouette, you can slightly shorten the longest stems after the spring growth. Avoid any severe pruning in autumn or winter.
How should Fargesia ‘Red Dragon’ bamboo be watered?
Fargesia Red Dragon bamboo requires regular, consistent watering during its first year after planting, which is essential for establishing a good root system. Once well established in the ground, its water requirements decrease significantly: however, occasional watering during summer dry spells is still recommended. In a pot, the growing medium dries out more quickly: check the moisture level regularly and water as soon as the top few centimetres feel dry, making sure that water drains freely from the bottom of the pot.
Is Fargesia Red Dragon bamboo evergreen in winter?
Yes, Fargesia Red Dragon bamboo is an evergreen bamboo: it retains its fresh green leaves throughout the winter, even in cold weather. This is one of its great strengths for creating a privacy screen or a dense hedge that remains effective and attractive in all seasons. In very cold weather, it may curl its leaves slightly in response to frost, but they return to normal as soon as temperatures become milder.
How many Fargesia Red Dragon bamboo plants are needed for a hedge?
To create a dense privacy hedge with Fargesia Red Dragon Bamboo, generally allow 2 to 3 plants per linear meter, depending on the desired density and how quickly you want the hedge to fill in. Thanks to its fast growth and non-invasive habit, the hedge forms within a few seasons without the risk of spreading uncontrollably. Our lots, available in several quantities, allow you to easily tailor your order to the length of the hedge you need to cover.
The essentials about Fargesia Red Dragon Bamboo (Fargesia), non-invasive screen, 14 cm pot
Fargesia Red Dragon Bamboo (Fargesia): characteristics and benefits
The Fargesia Red Dragon Bamboo (Fargesia) is a non-invasive, fast-growing ornamental bamboo variety with evergreen foliage. Its deep green stems, enhanced by a subtle red tint at the base, give it a unique elegance, while its bright green leaves remain present all year round. Its upright and bushy habit makes it a leading structural plant, ideal for forming a dense privacy hedge, defining a space, or adding an oriental touch to a contemporary or Zen garden.
Where to plant Fargesia Red Dragon Bamboo? Exposure and hardiness
This bamboo adapts equally well to full sun or partial shade, allowing it to find its place in many garden layouts. In southern regions, a slightly shaded location at midday will better preserve the brilliance of its foliage. Hardy, Fargesia Red Dragon Bamboo resists frost and can be kept in the ground all year round in almost all regions of France. In a pot, in areas with very harsh winters, it is advisable to insulate the container or shelter it against a south-facing wall.
How to plant and maintain Fargesia Red Dragon Bamboo?
Soil: any fresh, rich, and well-drained garden soil; enrich the planting hole with potting soil.
Planting: ideally in spring or autumn, space the plants 50 to 80 cm apart depending on the desired density for a hedge.
Watering: regular and sustained during the first year; more moderate once the plant is established, water in case of summer drought.
Pruning: remove dead stems at the base in spring to aerate the clump; shorten slightly if necessary after the spring growth.
In a pot: choose a container of at least 30 to 40 cm in diameter and regularly check the moisture of the substrate.
Does Fargesia Red Dragon Bamboo invade the garden?
No: unlike running bamboos, Fargesia Red Dragon Bamboo is a non-invasive bamboo that forms a compact and controlled clump. It does not develop invasive rhizomes and naturally stays in the space allocated to it, which makes it perfectly suited for small gardens, borders, and hedges in urban environments, without requiring a rhizome barrier.
Buy Fargesia Red Dragon Bamboo at Plant and Stories
Plant and Stories offers Fargesia Red Dragon Bamboo in several lots to meet all your landscaping projects, from a simple plant accent to a large privacy hedge. Our 14 cm potted plants are carefully selected and shipped under the best conditions to arrive vigorous at your home. Find our entire selection on our collection of bamboo and outdoor grasses. Ordering from Plant and Stories means benefiting from a careful delivery service and advice tailored to each garden project.