Willowy (Bambusa multiplex cv Willowy)
Gorgeous light green culms (poles) topped with fine leaves. The Willowy (Bambusa multiplex cv Willowy) bamboo gets its name from the delicate weeping form with pendulous tops. Makes an excellent living screen, and suitable for hedging.
Cold tolerant.
FULL NAME: | WILLOWY Bambusa multiplex cv Willowy |
HEIGHT WHEN MATURE: | 3-4m |
POLE DIAMETER MATURE: | 2cm |
SHAPE: | Cascading |
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: | Light green poles topped with fine leaves, weaping form |
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. |