Planting dwarf bamboo

Whether it is creating a low hedge, decorating a pot on a terrace, or quickly covering an area, dwarf bamboo is a precious ally, but beware of invasion!

Difficulty of planting

Easy.

When to plant dwarf bamboo?

Fall or early spring.

Prepare to plant dwarf bamboo

Choose a beautiful subject in a container or pot. It must be free from pests and diseases: the foliage must be shiny.

The establishment of an anti-rhizome barrier is necessary to avoid invasion:

• Delimit the space with a rope and dig a trench 40 cm deep.
• Install the anti-rhizome barrier respecting an inclination of approximately 15 °. This will facilitate the rise of the rhizomes to the soil surface.
• Leave the barrier 2 cm above the ground to prevent the roots from jumping it.

Work the soil: dig, remove the weeds and add well-decomposed compost.

Before planting, let the pot soak for a quarter of an hour in a bucket of water to thoroughly hydrate the root ball and facilitate the unloading operation.

Exposure

Sun to partial shade.

Ground

Fresh rich and humus but never soggy.

Distance between 2 dwarf bamboo plants

1 meter.

How to plant dwarf bamboo?

• Deposit the plant, taking care not to injure the roots too much. If necessary, cut the pot.
• Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball. Add compost at the bottom.
• Install the bamboo. Recap.
• Form a bowl at the foot of the plant to facilitate watering.
• Leave a space of one meter between two subjects.

After planting dwarf bamboo

• Water copiously after planting.
• Regular watering will be necessary, especially in hot, dry weather. The installation of an automatic sprinkler system can be considered.
• Mulch the base of the plant to retain maximum humidity and protect the roots from any risk of frost.