Fargesia scabrida 'Asian Wonder' – A Graceful Clumping Bamboo with Elegant Foliage
Fargesia scabrida 'Asian Wonder' is a beautiful, non-invasive bamboo that brings elegance and vertical interest to the garden. Known for its slender, arching stems and lush, green foliage, this bamboo creates a graceful, soft texture in both sunny and shaded areas. With its compact, clumping growth habit, ‘Asian Wonder’ is ideal for smaller spaces or as a privacy screen. This versatile bamboo thrives in a range of conditions, making it a low-maintenance, year-round addition to gardens, courtyards, and containers.
Why Grow Fargesia scabrida 'Asian Wonder'?
Graceful, Slender Stems – The tall, slender stems of ‘Asian Wonder’ have a beautiful, arching form, giving the plant a soft, elegant appearance. Its green canes gradually turn a deep red-brown hue as they mature, adding a unique visual element to the garden.
Non-Invasive Clumping Growth – As a clumping bamboo, 'Asian Wonder' grows in tight, compact clusters, avoiding the spreading tendencies of running bamboos. It’s perfect for smaller gardens or areas where you want controlled growth.
Lush, Green Foliage – The bamboo's delicate, feathery leaves provide a lush, graceful texture that adds both movement and interest to the landscape, rustling gently in the breeze.
Hardy & Low-Maintenance – ‘Asian Wonder’ is a hardy, low-maintenance bamboo that thrives in a variety of garden conditions. It is pest- and disease-resistant, making it an ideal choice for busy gardeners seeking a reliable, long-lasting plant.
Planting & Care Guide
Position – Prefers partial to full shade, making it perfect for shaded corners or woodland gardens. While it can tolerate some sun, it performs best in areas with filtered light or dappled shade.
Soil – Thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. It prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil, but it is adaptable to most soil types as long as they provide good drainage.
Watering – Regular watering is essential during the growing season, especially during dry periods. Once established, 'Asian Wonder' becomes more drought-tolerant but will benefit from consistent moisture to maintain its lush growth.
Maintenance:
- Trim dead or damaged canes to maintain a neat appearance.
- Thin out older stems every couple of years to ensure fresh growth and prevent overcrowding.
- Mulch in spring to keep the soil cool and retain moisture.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Fargesia scabrida ‘Asian Wonder’ pairs beautifully with other shade-loving plants, such as hostas, astilbes, and ferns, which thrive in similar conditions. Its slender, arching form contrasts well with dense foliage or low-growing perennials like Heuchera or Sedum. For a softer look, combine with ornamental grasses like Carex or Festuca, which complement the bamboo's graceful texture. This bamboo also works wonderfully as a backdrop for flowering shrubs like Hydrangea or Rhododendron, adding vertical interest and texture to garden beds.
Height & Spread – Fargesia scabrida ‘Asian Wonder’ typically grows to a height of 2–3 metres (6–10 feet), with a spread of 1.5–2 metres (5–6 feet), making it a perfect choice for smaller spaces or for creating privacy screens and hedges.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
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