Pleioblastus pygmaeus

Pleioblastus pygmaeus

Pleioblastus pygmaeus

Pleioblastus pygmaeus

Pleioblastus pygmaeus

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(Dwarf Bamboo) A dwarf bamboo native to the forests and woods of eastern Asia and Japan, Pleioblastus pygmaeus has small narrow, lush green leaves and forms a dense carpet once established.

A superb ground cover plant for suppressing weed or adding leafy interest to gardens or woody areas! Can be grown in a large container.

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Delivered in 2-3 working days
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Handsome shrub with conical white and green summer flowers.
Pruned back to 30 cm for winter. One free plant per person only.

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Position: Sun or shade.
Soil: Moist, fertile soil. Avoid waterlogged areas.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Rate of Growth: Moderate.
Habit: Low spreading bamboo.
- Height: up to 60 cm (2 ft)
- Spread: 2 m (6 ft)+

Notes: As this plant can spread, in smaller gardens Pleioblastus pygmaeus is usually best planted in an area with restricted root space, for example at the edge of a border or path.

How Much Sun: Shade, Light Shade, Full Sun
Eventual Size: Ground Cover, Grass - Small (less than 1m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Damp/Wet
Special Features: Suitable for Containers, Evergreen, Screening/Hedge

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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