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TRIM HEIGHT
BETWEEN
1-2mtrs
TYPICAL
FOOTPRINT
1mtr
REDUCE
FOOTPRINT
50cm min.
TYPICAL
CULM SIZE
1cm
CLUMPING
NON-INVASIVE
BAMBOO
TYPICAL
HEIGHT
2-3mtrs
FREE
DRAINING
SOIL
DROUGHT
TOLERANT ONCE
ESTABLISHED
PART TO
FULL
SHADE
VERY
FROST
TOLERANT
GREAT FOR
POTS AND
TROUGHS
NOT
EDIBLE
SHOOTS
NEPALESE BLUE
SHADE LOVING
BLUE BAMBOO
(Himalayacalamus porcatus)
Nepalese Blue is an ornamental weeping bamboo featuring soft blue/white/grey coloured culms. Nepalese Blue will naturally grow between 2-3mtrs in height and can be easily trimmed down in height if need be (read maintenance tips here).
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It has a weepy growth habit with delicate lush green foliage. Nepalese Blue needs a shady area or filtered light to thrive. The natural footprint size of the clump is 1mtr however this wonderful species can be planted into narrow garden beds or maintained smaller to suit your needs, down to a minimum of 50cm. It can be used as a delicate feature bamboo, or a light screening option in shady areas. Or, grow it under an outside patio roof or verandah!
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Clumping bamboo grow circular, so plant them the same distance apart as the width you have available. Eg. if your planting trench is 80cm wide, you would plant them 80cm apart to form a dense screen. The narrower the space, the closer you plant the bamboos together. For more information, talk to one of our helpful and knowledgable staff members for professional advice on your garden circumstances. Different circumstances have different solutions!
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Nepalese Blue is fairly quick growing and can be fully grown within 2-3 years, or quicker if you purchase more established sizes! Nepalese Blue is low maintenance & drought tolerant once established, but looks best with regular water to maintain a lush appearance.
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Follow our bamboo planting guide (provided with your purchase) to achieve the best results. The guides are helpful and easy to follow, and assist you in achieving the best results in the shortest amount of time. Most of the effort in growing your bamboos is preparation and the first few months after planting.
STOCK AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE
200mm pots
Approx 60cm-1mtr tall with 2-4 stems
$66ea
300mm pots
Approx 2.5mtrs tall with 5-10 stems
$154ea
The approximate size of bamboo is only a guide. Plant measurements are taken from the bottom of the pot.
The sizing of plants does vary, particularly through different seasons of the year.
The most valuable part of the bamboo is the rootball size within the pots, which produces incredibly fast growth once planted.
Stock availability, pricing and sizing are subject to change without notice. For more information, please contact us directly.