Fargesia nitida ‘Volcano’

Red Fountain Bamboo

(3 customer reviews)

Description

Fargesia nitida ‘Volcano’ is a magnificent, non invasive bamboo. This new introduction has fantastic red black canes and dense foliage. Volcano is a good choice of bamboo for a container or can be planted directly into the ground. Creates a superb specimen on its own, having a very graceful appearance, or can be used for an evergreen screen, height 2m, clump can reach 1.5m wide after 5 – 10 years. Grows well in semi shade and away from strong wind.

  • Eventual Size:Up to 1. 5 to 2 meters, but can be pruned.
  • Position:Shade to part shade out of cold, drying winds - especially coastal winds.
  • Foliage:Evergreen.
  • Habit:Fountain/overhanging, drooping almost spherical (like an erupting volcano), Clump forming/Non-invasive.
  • Soil:All soils, but avoid waterlogged areas very dry soils will need extra watering.
  • Hardyness:Hardy down to -20/-25°C.
  • Hybrid:Fargesia nitida 'Gansu' x Fargesia nitida 5
  • Botanical name:Fargesia nitida 'Volcano'
  • Other names:Red Fountain Bamboo, Spherical garden bamboo

Eventual Plant Size

Please note all images are for illustrative purposes only, depending on the season or time of year the plant you receive may be different than pictured.

3 reviews for Fargesia nitida ‘Volcano’

  1. C Barker

    Bought one of these from you 2 years ago. It’s grown on nicely and looks stunning all year round. Thank you!

  2. Keith Tilley

    Excellent service with good advice on plant purchase.

  3. R Thomas

    This was my second purchase with your company, I will continue to use you and have recommended to several of my green fingered friends – Brilliant price and service.

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