Fargesia robusta ‘Campbell’
Fountain Bamboo
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One of the more robust Fargesia bamboos, known as the Umbrella Bamboo, it features glossy dark green foliage and light green culms. New shoots appear rusty red when they emerge in early spring, slowly fading to a lighter hue, which gives the culms a particularly attractive appearance through spring and early summer.
As the name implies, Fargesia robusta ‘Campbell’ grows faster, more upright, and is more sun tolerant than most Fargesias. As it is clump forming, it is ideal as a screening or hedging plant.
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Plant Biography
Native to Sichuan in China, Umbrella Bamboo is of great importance in its native range as it is a food source for the giant panda.
Fargesia robusta is a perrenial, and one of the earliest bamboos to shoot in spring.
The ‘Campbell’ cultivar was the first of its species to be introduced into the West and features slightly smaller leaves and a tighter clumping habit than the straight species.
Expert Tip
Care & Size Guidance
Bamboo have a very high water requirement. During drier and hotter periods an irrigation system can help keep the plants well watered, and applying a layer of mulch helps prevent the soil from drying out too fast.
I was pleased to find this bamboo available in midsummer, as many nurseries were out of stock. Service was friendly, with the company making a phone call to check collection arrangements. The 9.5 litre pot gave a mature plant with the tallest stems reaching 165 cm – quite a bit taller than promised.
Mrs P –
The plants arrived on time and were very carefully packed. I was very impressed by the care taken. I have planted the bamboos and so far they look happy. It is too early to say how they will turn out but I am sure that they will prosper.
C MacLachlan –
Arrived quickly in great condition. Well packaged and looks great now planted out in my garden. Thank you 🙂
Stuart –
Lovely bamboo, great service and free palm as well – very pleased
Sandra Douthwaite –