Golden Grove Bamboo

I planted this bamboo in my border earlier this year,it is clump forming. Is it possible to keep the clump to the size I require ( maybe a metere or less.) If not would it be a good idea to dig the plant up, pot it in a large plastic container and bury the pot in the border.

 

Bally, what species of bamboo is it?

 

The Bamboo is called Phyllostachys aureosulcata spectabiliis (Golden Grooved)

 

Bally, Phyllostachys species can be invasive. But they do all right in large pots. If you want to grow one in a sunken pot. I would suggest using a 40 or 50 litre container, cut the bottom out, sink it in the ground but leave about 3 inches of the pot above ground. Then plant the Bamboo in it. You need to leave the pot proud of the soil or the plant will creep.:thumb:

 

Thanks David, is it possible to cut down the spreading rhizoms to ground level as they appear as they should be next to the clump (as its a clump forming bamboo) to contain the size of the plant. If not I will go for the sunken pot. Can you tell me if the sunken pot will affect the mature height of the plant and what after care would I have to give the bamboo over the years. appreciate all the help.

 

Bally, I am going to a garden tomorrow where they have a golden and a black Phyllostachys in pots. I`ll photograph them and you can decide, okay?

 

That would be great cheers.

 

Consider it done.:thumb:

 

Phyllostachys nigra



Phyllostachys aurea
Both are a little over 2 metres tall, but if grown in bottomless pots in the ground, I would expect them to get to over 3 metres.




The Banana isn`t doing too badly, either.:thumb:

 

Put the nana in the ground, David.

Whats that tree at the back of the nana?

 

It`s a clients garden, Pete and they want the nana in a pot.:D The tree is a very nice Magnolia.

 

Those Bamboos look great David, In early spring im going to dig mine up and replant in large plastic bottomless pots as mentioned(you sure the roots wont run under the bottom of the pot.) I had a walk to the top of the garden where my Bamboos are yesterday and had a litte peep through my neighbours fence only to find he has planted a young bamboo only a metre of my fence(dont no what type.) Gardening is never straight forward is it ?

 

Bally, because you are using a large, deep pot, the roots should be directed downwards. If you leave the pot about 3inches proud of the soil that should prevent the topgrowth from creeping. Ask your neighbour what variety he`s planted, because it could cause you both problems, if it`s a spreading form.

 

How old are your Clients Bamboos? Mine are still only little. I got the black one. I've put mine in my raised borders now so it might take over the world

 

You can`t really age bamboos from their size. They`ve been in those pots just over 2 years. And the clumps have quadrupled in size.:thumb: