AT A GLANCE
How can I design a terrace with bamboo?
To design a terrace with bamboo, choose bamboo species with few runners and clumpy growth, such as Fargesia murielae varieties. Plant them in large, heavy ceramic or clay planters and combine them with Asian plants or grasses for a harmonious appearance.
Can you plant bamboo in the balcony box?
Bamboo, no matter what kind, forms strong rhizomes and needs a lot of space in the planter. Therefore, you should not put the higher-growing species in a balcony box - this will simply be too small in the long run.
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Also the so-called dwarf bamboo (Pleioblastus pumilus) is not necessarily suitable for such a narrow spatial limitation: the species is classified with about 20 to 100 Centimeters tall, it is not particularly tall, but develops many runners and is therefore better in a larger planter raised up.
Which types of bamboo are suitable for the design of a terrace?
In large masonry and other planters, on the other hand, you can cultivate not only dwarf but also other types of bamboo. The varieties that only
little offshoot form and have a rather clumpy growth. You should also choose species that reach a maximum medium height. Good for them tub culture The numerous varieties of the garden bamboo Fargesia murielae are particularly suitable, some of which can even be planted in the balcony box.Experts recommend these Fargesia varieties:
- 'Eala', 'Bimbo' and 'Fresena' for small planters up to 20 liters
- for slightly larger pots from 30 liters also 'Flamingo', 'Falke' and 'Frya'
- for larger containers (from 60 liters content) also other Fargesia species such as F. Rufa, F. robusta, F. nitida
What do you have to consider when designing a terrace with bamboo?
If you want to design your terrace with bamboo, it must be warm and sunny. Bamboo needs a lot of light for healthy growth and must not be too draughty. In addition, the (as angular as possible) Planters should be sized as generously as possible and made of heavy materials such as ceramics or clay. This not only looks nicer than boring plastic pots, but also offers the plants - they yes quite big and can get heavy - sufficient support. Also make sure that the bamboo is regularly watered and fertilized. In addition, the plants grow very quickly, which sometimes makes regular pruning necessary.
What can you combine with bamboo?
Bamboo goes well with other plants from Asia such as
- hydrangeas
- snowball (viburnum)
- camellias
- hosts
- Japanese fan maple
- conifers, e.g. B. Jaw
Furthermore, flowering plants such as the Japanese harmonize flower dogwood (Cornus kousa), the dune rose (and other wild roses such as Rosa rugosa), magnolias (Magnolia stellata is particularly suitable for containers) or lavender. You can also use other grasses combine with bamboo, such as fountain grass, bearskin grass, sedges or riding grass.
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How can the bamboo be protected in winter?
Although bamboo is hardy, it still needs to be protected from frost when kept in tubs. The small amount of soil in the pots quickly freezes through at low temperatures, causing the roots to die off. Therefore, you should either overwinter bamboo frost-free (but cool!) or take protective measures: Place buckets on a thick wooden board near a warming wall and cover with garden fleece or similar wrap.
