Himalayacalamus falconeri
candy cane bamboo
A medium-sized, clump-forming bamboo growing up to 3m tall and wide with slender, flexible, green stems which mature to different shades of brown and red. Second-year stems arch down, bearing small, bright-green leaves
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Brown Green Red | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Brown Green Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Brown Green Red | Green | ||
| Winter | Brown Green Red |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous or Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Himalayacalamus are clump-forming bamboos with hollow, glossy, sometimes attractively-striped or stained canes and glaucous green leaves
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Himalaya
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in part shade to protect delicate foliage from sun scorch, and shelter from cold winds. Provide a frost protection (for example thick mulch around the base in colder parts of the country). See bamboo cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Sub-tropical
Pruning
Remove weak, dead, damaged or spindly stems in spring and to show off stems to best effect
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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