Silverstripe (Bambusa multiplex cv Silverstripe)

$38.00

Has fine white stripes on many of its leaves and exotic pink striped shoots that fade with age. Usually grows 5m high with cascading culms except when grown under canopy. A strikingly beautiful plant.

FULL NAME: SILVERSTRIPE
Bambusa multiplex cv Silverstripe
 
HEIGHT WHEN MATURE: 5-8m
 
POLE DIAMETER MATURE: 4cm
 
SHAPE: Upright / straight
 
LEAF FORMATION: Bushy at top, culms visible at bottom 1/4
 
SUGGESTED PLANTING DISTANCE: 1.5m between plants
 
LANDSCAPE OPTIONS: Screen, windbreak, feature plant
 
KNOWN FOR: Leaves have fine white stripes, exotic pink new shoots
 
OK FOR POTS? Prefers to be in the ground
 
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.

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