Cephalostachyum pergracile (Tinwa Bamboo) | 10 Seeds | £3.49

An extremely rare giant bamboo, similar to Dendrocalamus grandis in appearance, and also native to Eastern Asia.  An upright and bushy, evergreen bamboo, growing to around 30-100 feet in height within its native provenance, it will typically reach around 15-20 feet tall within temperate Europe

Clumping bamboo (non-invasive)

These handsome bamboos have metallic-blue or blue-green culms (eventually 2 inches in diameter) with attractively contrasting orange-red peeling layers. The internodes are typically around 30cm long

Hardy to around -2ºC to -3ºC (27 to 28ºF), but the key is to keep the soil on the dry side during any frost. Protect any bamboos under the age of 2-3 years old from any frost using sheeting or a horticultural fleece

Within its native range, Tinwa Bamboo is harvested for its strong canes, which are used frequently in the construction of buildings

Bamboo seeds are not always available due to worldwide shortages of most species; this is because they rarely flower, sometimes only every 30 to even 100 years (called gregarious flowering)

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack

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Genus: Cephalostachyum

Species: pergracile

English name: Tinwa Bamboo

Plant type: Clump-forming bamboo (non-invasive)

Eventual height: 15-20 feet (4-6 m) within temperate Europe

Season of Interest: All seasons

Hardiness: Hardy to -2ºC to -3ºC (27 to 28ºF): keep soil on drier side during frost

Shelter: from very cold winds

Sun Exposure: Eventually full sun to partial-shade -but keep plants under 1 year old out of direct sunlight

Soil: Moist, fertile and well-drained; water well in hotter months

Propagation methods: Seeds, or division of clumps

Cephalostachyum pergracile 🌱 Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Sow seeds 1cm deep within propagation compost. Keep compost evenly moist at all times at 25°C (77°F). A heated propagator is ideal. Non-heated propagators can be placed within direct sunlight in a warm room to trap in heat and humidity. Keep young plants out of direct sun for first year. Approx. germination time: from 2-3 months onwards.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

Please note: This species is not permitted entry into the United States or South Korea

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