Bambusa multiplex Green Giant Rohdea get 'em while they last

get 'em while they last

each highlighted with red spots and attractive blotching

000' elevation in Lushan Xian

"It has proven to be the most spectacular that I currently cultivate

that's also widely grown as a summer annual where it isn't reliably winter hardy

Bambusa multiplex Green Giant Rohdea get 'em while they lastBambusa 'Green Giant' is a 2011 Plant Delights JLBG introduction. It started its life years earlier when we spotted a green mutation on our clump of Bambusa 'Alphonse Karr'. The removed sport grew to Sasquatch proportions (25' tall x 8' wide at the base), making it perfect to hide neighbors junked cars (subcompacts to full size). Our original clump does see some tip damage at 14 degrees F, but has much better winter hardiness than the other Bambusa