Alphonse Karr (Bambusa multiplex cv Alphonse Karr)
Probably the best looking of the hedging bamboos, Alphonse Karr (Bambusa multiplex cv) Bamboo always attracts attention. Pinkish shoots become green-striped as they grow, with gorgeous yellow culms.
Spectacular bright yellow culms (poles) striped with green. The lower third of the clump remains leafless, presenting a tight fairly erect clump that bursts into a cap of fine distinctly arranged leaves. Makes and excellent living screen.
The young shoots and culms are a delicate green striped pink. A beautiful smaller bamboo for a garden setting reaching its full height only when grown in dense shade.
Also known as "Aussie Gold".
FULL NAME: | ALPHONSE KARR Bambusa multiplex cv Alphonse Karr |
HEIGHT WHEN MATURE: | 4-5m |
POLE DIAMETER MATURE: | 3.5cm |
SHAPE: | Upright / straight |
LEAF FORMATION: | Bushy at top, culms visible at bottom 1/4 |
SUGGESTED PLANTING DISTANCE: | 1.5m between plants |
LANDSCAPE OPTIONS: | Hedge, screen, feature plant |
KNOWN FOR: | Pinkish shoots turn green and yellow striped, upright poles good for screening |
OK FOR POTS? | ✓ |
BEST CLIMATE: | Full sun to part shade |
TEMPERATURE RANGE: | to -12°C |
WATERING: | Every other day for first month until established. |
OPTIMIM FEEDING: | Twice a year (Spring & Autumn) - suggested Osmocote slow release 6mth |
BEST SOIL: | Free draining soils with good organics turned over. Can mulch with a leaf litter (not tea tree). If soil is sand mix in organic matter. If clay mounding is recommended. |
SHIPMENT OPTIONS: | 200mm pots - can fit up to 6 in a special plant box. 300mm & 45L bags need to be trucked in, see our freight information page for approx pricing and delivery schedules. |