Fargesia albocerea 'Black' (Chocolate Umbrella Bamboo) | 10 Seeds | £3.49

A very rare, small and hardy bamboo native to China, reaching around 2.5–4 m (8-13 ft) within temperate Europe

Clumping bamboo (non-invasive)

New shoots start off green, turning to a purplish-green, and then finally turning a lovely chocolate-brown

Makes an excellent container plant but is completely non-invasive

Hardy to around -23 ºC (-9 ºF), but the key is to keep the soil on the dry side during any frost

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: Fargesia

Species: albocerea

Variety: Black

Synonym: Borinda albocerea 'Black'

English name: Chocolate Umbrella Bamboo

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

Eventual height: 8-13 feet (2.5-4 m)

Season of Interest: All seasons

Hardiness: Hardy to -23 ºC (-9 ºF); 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

Fargesia albocerea ‘Black’ 🌱 Choose one of the following methods: Method 1: Remove seeds from papery husks, lay on moist tissue within a transparent box with air holes. Keep above 25°C (77°F). Open daily to mist-spray and aerate. Method 2: Sow seeds in their husks 1cm deep within compost, keeping moist at 25°C (77°F). A heated propagator is ideal. Non-heated propagators can be placed within direct sunlight. Approx. germination time: from 2-3 months onwards.

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

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