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March 22, 2009
bamboo for containers?
Hey All,
I'm in search of a hardy (perennial) bamboo that can survive in a standard window box style container. It needs to be tough enough to make it through the winter. I've seen bamboo growing in front yards around the neighborhood, but never in a pot. Oh, it also needs to be a variety that grows quite tall (5-6 feet).
Any suggestions? Thanks!
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gardenweb.com has a whole bamboo forum. Having said that, the bamboo I bought a year ago based on a rec I got there is about dead.
Posted by: denton at March 23, 2009 6:38 PM
depending on the winter, bamboo will do fine in containers. i've got 6 big bunches in my back patio, still going strong after 4 years, providing a nice screen (hiding neighbors cement slab). bamboo purchased at shannon's on ft. hamilton parkway. i think it's "golden"bamboo. it's not cheap, about $70 bucks for a smallish bunch.
i can second the garden web bamboo group. it was most helpful in getting me started. you may want to insulate containers as this will help roots from getting too dry/cold during brutal feb. nights. sun in summer helps, then, if you can, protect from wind in winter.
good luck.
Posted by: pluvious at March 24, 2009 12:30 PM
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