Fargesia dracocephala ‘Rufa’

Common name: Sunset glow bamboo.

Hardy, vigorous non-running bamboo.

We love this clumping bamboo (non-running) here at the nursery. It is a vigorous and hardy grower. If you were to have only one bamboo plant, this might be it. It’s extremely hardy to -10º f to -20º f and it takes full sun too. We can get over 100º f for many days straight in the summer. It will probably need shelter in the South from hot sun especially if you have high humidity too. Purple red sheaths on new culms. Very vigorous, rapid growth and cold hardy. Dense, slightly weeping habit. Wind tolerant. Prefers organic soils with good drainage. Thrives in sun and also tolerates shade.

Height x Diameter: Ht 8′-10′x.5″
Minimum temperature: Hardy to -10ºf-20ºf
USDA zone 5-9.
Light: Full sun to part shade
Culm: Green with orange-red
Uses: Specimen, hedge, container, screen, crafts.
Distribution:Gansu China
Spread: Clumping

You are purchasing one box of five plants grown in individual #1 (one gallon) size containers. The plants you are purchasing are approximately 1-2 years old, 2'-4' feet tall and with 3-5 culms (canes).

The last picture shows a typical #1 Fargesia 'Rufa' plant. It is not the exact plant that you will receive.

These are enough plants to cover 15'-30' long area to create a hedge or screen.

Shipping


We ship UPS ground in the continental US. Plants are fertilized, sprayed with a wilt proof to help prevent moisture loss and packaged in water holding polymers to keep your plants watered during shipping. We ship on Mondays and Fridays.


We are a licensed, wholesale nursery located in Oregon. We grow 75 varieties of bamboo, including dwarf, mid size, giant timber, black and clumping. If you don't see what you are looking for, come back soon! We are always adding more listings.