Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Bambusoideae
Genus: Fargesia
Botanical name: Fargesia rufa
Common name: Fountain Bamboo
Origin: North-west China
Mature height: 2-2.5m

This Chinese Fountain Bamboo makes an excellent show plant for any spot as it is quick, bubbly and flows beautifully whether in a pot or in the ground. Sheaths are a dark peach colour, standing out against the green of the culms. It is low growing, both manageable and clippable.

Clumping bamboo.

Care: Sun or light shade