A very rare, clumping, and non-invasive large bamboo, growing to 5-9 m (16-30 ft) in height within temperate Europe. Native to montane forests between 1700 and 2500 m in southwestern Sichuan and Yunnan, China.
Shoots and culms vary through growth from light-green to dark-green with shades of grey-blue Leaves are long, narrow, and weeping, Fully hardy to -20ºC (-4ºF) – keep on the drier side during 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)
Height: 5-9 m (16-30 feet) Plant type: Fully hardy, large bamboo Hardiness: Fully-hardy to -20ºC (-4ºF) – keep the soil as dry as possible through hard frosts Shelter from very cold winds Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade Soil: Well-drained. Water well in hotter months but do not keep soil constantly wet during colder months
yes id did buy and receive bamboo seeds from you. i planted same and now cautiously await some indication the sprouting will begin. we are in northern nj where it is quite cold so i am keeping the plantings in a planter system we use for seedlings. only time luck and patience will tell the ultimate story. if the seeds come to be small plants we will replant into pots until spring and after that we are guardedly optimistic. thanks for the request and service. stewart a farber
I do not have an indoor garden so I am waiting until spring to plant. I will try planting closer to Feb or March in small pods watering with spray bottle, and slowly introduce the plants to outdoor conditions.