Bamboo Red Fountain

A non invasive but striking variety, Bamboo ‘Red Fountain’ will form clumps of upright stems to make bold statements in your garden. Each new stem emerges from the ground green, which then slowly transforms to a deep yellow and then changes again to a rich crimson red. The stunning stems contrast beautifully with the green foliage to make this a truly colourful specimen plant or as a fantastic screening plant too! Height: 300cm (118″). Spread: 150cm (59″) A non invasive but striking variety, Bamboo ‘Red Fountain’ will form clumps of upright stems to make bold statements in your garden. Each new stem emerges from the ground green, which then slowly transforms to a deep yellow and then changes again to a rich crimson red. When growing Umbrella Bamboo in pots, choose a soil based compost such as John Innes No. 3. Repot the plant, firming well into the new container, then water well and position in full sun or semi shade. Alternatively plant Umbrella Bamboos directly into borders in any moist, free draining soil. Bamboos dislike poor, dry soils. If your soil is particularly free draining, improve it by adding plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost prior to planting. Choose a sheltered position that is protected from cold, drying winds. Fargesia murieliae spreads via underground rhizomes so is best given space to grow. Alternatively surround the roots with a barrier to restrict the plant’s spread.