Dendrocalamus barbatus (Giant Bamboo) | 10 Seeds | £3.49

An extremely rare and very large, clump-forming bamboo, native to temperate Asia and China, growing up to 50 feet (15 m) in height

Clumping bamboo (non-invasive)

The culms grow to 10 cm in diameter, forming attractive clumps with lanceolate leaves.  This bamboo makes a real statement!

Shoots initially emerge orange, with culms then turning green when young, finally developing a shiny grey coat as they age

Hardy to around -4 ºC (25 ºF), sometimes colder, 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: Dendrocalamus

Species: barbatus

English name: Giant Bamboo

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

Eventual height: 50 feet (15 m)

Season of Interest: All seasons

Hardiness: Hardy to -4 ºC (25 ºF), sometimes colder; 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

Dendrocalamus barbatus 🌱 Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Sow seeds 1cm deep within propagation compost. Keep compost evenly moist at all times at 30°C (86°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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