Phyllostachys aureosulcata f. spectabilis
showy yellow-groove bamboo
- 5 litre pot | 1.6 - 1.8m tall
- £69.99 £79.99
- available to order from spring
- 9 litre pot | 2.2 - 2.5m tall
- £99.99
- In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
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- Standard £7.95
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Phyllostachys aureosulcata f. spectabilis is a tall bamboo with green-grooved, golden yellow canes, which can flash with shades of red in the sun, fading to darker yellow with age. A colourful variety, it looks great alongside the ebony black canes of the black bamboo, Phyllostachys nigra. This aptly named coloured-stemmed bamboo is one of our 'highly recommended plants'.
This beautiful and vigorous plant propagates primarily through rhizomes and is considered a running bamboo. In small gardens, it is best restricted in suitably large containers, planted out in a partly sunken pot, or planted within a root barrier placed around the root mass to maintain an appropriate spread. Please see our bamboo control system here.
This beautiful and vigorous plant propagates primarily through rhizomes and is considered a running bamboo. In small gardens, it is best restricted in suitably large containers, planted out in a partly sunken pot, or planted within a root barrier placed around the root mass to maintain an appropriate spread. Please see our bamboo control system here.
When planting, space plants 3.5m to 4m apart and water consistently, more-so during dry spells. Mulch to retain moisture and regulate temperature. Fertilise in early spring and mid-summer with a high-nitrogen fertiliser. Prune dead or weak canes in late winter or early spring, and thin crowded clumps to improve air circulation.
- CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin & eye irritant
Goes well with
Acer palmatum Sango-kaku
3 litre pot | 40cm tall | grafted
£71.79
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