Barbellata Bamboo, Blue Bamboo, Barbie Bamboo, Clump-Forming Bamboo
Bambusa chungii ‘Barbelletta’ (Blue Bamboo) is a medium-sized evergreen bamboo with upright, tidy canes, up to 1.5 in. wide (45 cm), covered with a thin powder-like bloom, which gives them an elegant, soft baby-blue color. Brightening up the dullest corners of the garden, this non-invasive bamboo makes a wonderful container plant and is an excellent choice for a privacy screen. It is reported to be cold hardy to 21°F (-6°C).
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Bamboos |
| Plant Family | Poaceae |
| Common names | Bamboo |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
20' - 25' (6.1m - 7.6m) |
| Spread |
5' - 10' (150cm - 3m) |
| Maintenance | Low, Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Garden Uses | Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Bamboos |
| Plant Family | Poaceae |
| Common names | Bamboo |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
20' - 25' (6.1m - 7.6m) |
| Spread |
5' - 10' (150cm - 3m) |
| Maintenance | Low, Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Garden Uses | Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
How many Bambusa chungii ‘Barbelletta’ (Blue Bamboo) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Bambusa chungii ‘Barbelletta’ (Blue Bamboo) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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