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Bamboos

Fargesia murielae Blue Lizard ('Japo 72'PBR)

umbrella bamboo [Blue Lizard]

An upright and vigorous but non-invasive clump-forming bamboo with younger stems emerging bright blue in the spring turning darker as they mature. Dense green narrow foliage makes this an ideal choice for an informal screen to cover a wall or fence

Synonyms
Fargesia murielae 'Japo 72'PBR
Fargesia murielae Blue Dragonscale
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Blue Green
Summer Blue Green Green
Autumn Blue Green Green
Winter Blue Green Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Poaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Fargesia are compact, densely clump-forming evergreen bamboos with slender arching canes and several small branches at each node bearing copious narrow leaves

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How to grow

Cultivation

Tolerant of sun and wind but best in fertile, moisture retentive soil, in partial shade. In a container grow in a peat-free, loam-based compost and feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser on a monthly basis during the growing season. See bamboo cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by division or take cuttings of sections of young rhizomes in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Architectural
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Low Maintenance
  • Hedging and screens
Pruning

Remove weak, dead, damaged or spindly stems in spring. Cut out any flowering shoots promptly to discourage more from forming

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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