Fargesia murielae 'Luca' - Dwarf Fountain Bamboo
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Fargesias come from upland areas of China and have thin, colourful canes topped by a fountain of fine foliage.
Fargesia murielae 'Luca' is a new non-invasive bamboo that makes impressive ground cover, it is a low, slowly spreading, evergreen bamboo that is perfect in relatively inhospitable situations.
A previous contenders for Chelsea Flower Show Plant of The Year award, it is a wonderful plant, and probably didn't win due to simply being a lot less flamboyant than all the flowering contenders. There is no doubt that it is a really useful garden plant, reaching no more than 50cm in height, ‘Luca’ develops a crowded mass of slender woody canes that are green at first and then become rather yellowish.
They make an impressive, exceptionally tight, weed-suppressing mass of growth and each is topped with narrow, slightly waved, pointed leaves that overlap to create a dense cover.
‘Luca’ is quite different from our best selling umbrella bamboo from which it’s derived - that would reach two to three metres in height over time, but Luca will never reach these heady heights.
We also love Luca as an unusual, tolerant, evergreen container plant - it’s reliable hardiness ensures that it will thrive in containers in chilly situations.
Good sized plants, Supplied in approx. 2-3 Litre containers.
The primary intended use of this plant is to grow food for human consumption.
There are thousands of different plant species that can be consumed, and our extensive range is no exception. We have conveniently listed a large number of edible plants here. Additionally, we have compiled several articles and handy recipes for some of the plants you are less likely to find in supermarkets.
We always recommend conducting your own research before consuming any plant to understand the various ways different varieties can be prepared and consumed. Be mindful of potential allergies when trying anything new and ensure it is suitable for all who may be consuming it.
Some plants or varieties can also be cultivated as animal feed for livestock, such as poultry, game, and livestock reared for consumption. Again, we advise doing your own research to select the most appropriate plants for your livestock.
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