Probably the best looking of the hedging bamboos, Alphonse Karr (Bambusa multiplex cv) Bamboo always attracts attention. Pinkish shoots become green-striped as they grow, with gorgeous yellow culms. Spectacular bright yellow culms (poles) striped with green. The lower third of the clump remains leafless, presenting a tight fairly erect clump that bursts into a cap of fine distinctly arranged leaves. Makes and excellent living screen. The young shoots and culms are a delicate green striped pink. A beautiful smaller bamboo for a garden setting reaching its full height only when grown in dense shade. Also known as "Aussie Gold". FULL NAME: ALPHONSE KARR Bambusa multiplex cv Alphonse Karr HEIGHT WHEN MATURE: 4-5m POLE DIAMETER MATURE: 3.5cm SHAPE: Upright / straight LEAF FORMATION: Bushy at top, culms visible at bottom 1/4 SUGGESTED PLANTING DISTANCE: 1.5m between plants LANDSCAPE OPTIONS: Hedge, screen, feature plant KNOWN FOR: Pinkish shoots turn green and yellow striped, upright poles good for screening OK FOR POTS? ✓ BEST CLIMATE: Full sun to part shade TEMPERATURE RANGE: to -12°C WATERING: Every other day for first month until established. OPTIMIM FEEDING: Twice a year (Spring & Autumn) - suggested Osmocote slow release 6mth BEST SOIL: Free draining soils with good organics turned over. Can mulch with a leaf litter (not tea tree). If soil is sand mix in organic matter. If clay mounding is recommended. SHIPMENT OPTIONS: 200mm pots - can fit up to 6 in a special plant box. 300mm & 45L bags need to be trucked in, see our freight information page for approx pricing and delivery schedules.
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