Description
Pack of 20 fresh seeds of Phyllostachys nigra (Black bamboo) – with full instructions for germination.
A tall, evergreen, clump-forming bamboo (within temperate climates), with beautiful canes starting off green, turning to a shiny chocolate-blackish-brown, with narrow-lanceolate leaves up to 12 cm in length.
This bamboo has been given the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Native to southern China.
Can form a clump of up to 8-13 feet tall (2.5-4 m) within temperate Europe. Please note that within warmer regions of the world, they will eventually form some rhizome runners — and can even do so in cooler climates after they age, so root barriers can help keep the clumps stay more localised.
Hardy to around -15 to -10 ºC (5-14 ºF), sometimes colder, but the key is to keep the soil on the dry side during any frost.
Growing Details
Height: 8-13 feet (2.5-4 m)
Plant type: Tall, evergreen and hardy bamboo
Hardiness: Hardy to -15 to -10 ºC (5-14 ºF), sometimes colder: keep soil on drier side during frost
Shelter from very cold winds
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial-shade
Soil: Moist but well-drained. Water well in hotter months but do not keep soil constantly wet during colder months
Propagation methods: Seeds, or division of clumps
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