Fargesia gaolinensis (Borinda gaolinensis) Umbrella Bamboo | 10 Seeds | £3.49

A recently discovered species from Yunnan, China

In 2012, Prof. Hongchao Tan of the Chinese Yunnan University, discovered the species at Gaolin within Songming County, Yunnan, China, growing at around 2,100 metres. Currently named Fargesia gaolinensis, it is thought to be very closely related to Fargesia songmingensis, which itself was only discovered in the same region, circa 2011

Clumping bamboo (non-invasive)

Growing to a height of 8-12 m (25-40 ft), with a typical culm diameter of 1-2 inches, they form an attractive tall clump of bamboo with dainty and weeping green leaves

Young culms usually start off yellow-green, aging to green-grey, green-black or chocolate-brown

Hardy to -12ºC (10ºF), or possibly -15ºC (5ºF). Some online sources may state -25ºC but this is currently unproven. Keep soil on the drier side during any frosts

Bamboo seeds are not always available due to worldwide shortages of most species; this is because they rarely flower, sometimes 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: gaolinensis

Synonym: Borinda gaolinensis

English name: Umbrella Bamboo

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

Eventual height: 8-12 m (25-40 ft)

Season of Interest: All seasons

Hardiness: Hardy to -12ºC (10ºF), or possibly -15ºC (5ºF) with some protection. Keep soil on the drier side during any frosts

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 gaolinensis 🌱 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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