Bamboo Fargesia Rufa

Can anyone confirm how tall Fargesia Rufa bamboo will grow?

I bought 9 plants to for use as hedging/screening. The nursery website stated they would grow to a maximum of 3.5 meters tall which would be ideal for my intended use. However when they arrived the suppliers label states they will grow to 1.5 - 2m tall which is no use for me. I contacted the nursery and they said the label is a generic label the supplier uses (although seems very specific to me) and that they will grow 3 m tall. NHS website says 3m tall but after searching around the internet I see a number of people who have planted it saying 1.5 - 2m.

Cheers
Mike

 

I sent this back and bought some Fargesia robusta instead

 

Robusta will be more vigorous and more to your specifications Mike

 

It won't grow that big. I'm with Verdun on this one. Go with Robusta.

 

I bought Rufa bamboo as a clump forming dwarf variety 5 years ago. It has never reached a metre tall and does not spread , perfect for the location I have by my pebble pool .

 

Ok glad I made the decision to send it back. 20 Robusta plants just arrived in the post so I have a little planting to do as I've decided to do 2 hedges with this.

 

I have a 10 year old rufa.
It does get slightly taller year by year. But I would say it's prob around 2 meters max.