Sasa veitchii
Veitch's bamboo
This bamboo is unusual in that the leaves are a glossy green throughout the summer, but in the autumn they start to...
2 litre pot | 30 - 60cm tall
£29.99
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Plant description
This bamboo is unusual in that the leaves are a glossy green throughout the summer, but in the autumn they start to dry out at the margins to create a straw-coloured variegated appearance.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade / shade
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Sasa veitchii:
Plant in a large container or surround the roots with a non-perishable barrier that restricts the plant's spread.
Please note:
Bamboos never look their best in winter because the cold, drying winds will often scorch their leaves. In late spring however, new canes will appear bearing a fresh batch of lush foliage.
GOES WELL WITH
How to control diseases
Prevention is better than cure with diseases in the garden so keep your plants growing as strongly as possible – allowing them to fight off infections naturally. A weak plant is much more likely to fall prey than a good, sturdy one. Also be vigilant! Try
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