Fargesia rufa - The robust and compact umbrella bamboo for gardens and containers
Fargesia rufa, also known as ‘Rufa’ umbrella bamboo, is a particularly attractive and easy-care bamboo species that is ideal for hedges, individual plantings and container plantings. With its dense, bushy growth and slightly overhanging stems, it brings an elegant, exotic atmosphere to the garden. Thanks to its winter hardiness and root runner-free growth habit, it is an excellent choice for gardens of any size, without tending to spread undesirably.
Dense growth and attractive leaf structure
Umbrella bamboo ‘Rufa’ impresses with its dense, compact growth habit and its graceful, bright green stems, which bend slightly and give the bamboo a particularly harmonious appearance. The narrow, evergreen leaves are soft and give the plant a delicate yet dense appearance. Unlike many other bamboo species, it is extremely adaptable and retains its lush green colour even in winter, making it particularly valuable for year-round garden design.
Versatile use - from hedges to container planting
Fargesia rufa is particularly versatile thanks to its compact growth habit. It is ideal as an evergreen privacy hedge, as a specimen plant or as a decorative container plant for balconies and patios. It is particularly effective in Asian-inspired gardens and harmonises perfectly with water elements, stone arrangements and other exotic plants. It also cuts an excellent figure as a natural windbreak or as a loose border for garden areas.
Perfect planting partners for harmonious garden designs
The umbrella bamboo is ideal for combining with other shrubs and perennials. It looks particularly beautiful in combination with Japanese maples (Acer palmatum), rhododendrons or ornamental grasses such as lamp grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides). In modern gardens, it provides a wonderful contrast to structured beds with lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) or globe leeks (Allium ‘Globemaster’). Ferns, hostas or ground cover plants such as the carpet golden strawberry (Waldsteinia ternata) also ideally complement its graceful appearance.
Location and soil - undemanding and easy to care for
Fargesia rufa thrives in both sun and partial shade and is extremely adaptable when it comes to soil conditions. It prefers fresh to moist, humus-rich soil and also tolerates calcareous or slightly acidic sites well. However, waterlogging should be avoided, especially when planting in containers. A good drainage layer ensures optimum conditions.
Hardy and easy to care for
This bamboo is exceptionally hardy and can withstand temperatures down to -25 °C without any problems. Even in harsh winters, it remains green and defies cold and wind. Occasional pruning is not necessary, but can be used to keep the plant even more compact. Regular watering in summer and a layer of mulch to retain moisture in the soil are ideal for its growth.
An elegant eye-catcher for any garden
Whether as a hedge, container plant or specimen - the Fargesia rufa is an ideal choice for anyone looking for an easy-care, evergreen plant with exotic flair. Its dense, bushy growth habit and elegant appearance make it a special eye-catcher in any garden design.
Bring a touch of Asian elegance to your garden with the umbrella bamboo ‘Rufa’
Fargesia rufa is a versatile, hardy and decorative plant that blends effortlessly into a variety of garden designs. Its gently overhanging stems and evergreen foliage create a harmonious, calming atmosphere all year round. Be enchanted by the beauty and versatility of this bamboo!
When planting a hedge, we recommend 4 - 5 plants per linear metre.
Our plants are grown in pots and can therefore be planted all year round.
