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Australia, Victoria , Heatherton, 3202, 116 Old Dandenong Road
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Peter Ravesi
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Red Cloud Bamboo, Company
Early memories of wandering through a bamboo grove at Melbourne Botanical Gardens are what first triggered my fascination with bamboo. Ever since, I have been impressed with the strength and beauty of this amazing plant. Living in Melbourne certainly has not been the best place to fulfill my aspiration of this plant.
Magnificent plantings are normally only viewed in far away tropical countries. In fact, bamboo is mostly scorned upon in Melbourne-"it's a horrible weed that takes over the garden" is the belief of most people. 'There must be more to it than that' were my thoughts only a few years ago when my liking of bamboo cropped up again. I jumped on the internet to educate myself on all the aspects of this plant, and quickly realized that this plant was completely unappreciated.
After several more weeks of research I jumped in my van and headed north to where all the bamboo growers are. I filled my van with an assortment of 'very expensive and insignificant' bamboo plants on assurance that they would grow very well. I returned home and repotted all the plants into larger containers and they just sat there all winter with very minimal growth. When September hit, so did my excitement, with shoots popping up everywhere.
After a short time these measly looking things grew into very considerable plants. That was it! I decided to become a bamboo grower/supplier and try to increase Melbourne's quantity of good bamboos.
For twenty three years I have been growing plants for cut flowers on firstly my family's company and the last ten years for my own company (Clarinda Flower Farm). Situated in Heatherton in a 'green belt' surrounded by many wholesale nurseries and only 20 minutes from Melbourne CBD, I realized that these were perfect conditions to begin this venture.
All plants at Red Cloud Bamboo are chosen and tested for their suitability for the local climate .Because of Melbourne's diverse weather, with very hot dry summer days and cold miserable winter days (weeks), many bamboo varieties will struggle to survive. Many varieties that have been recommended to grow happily here have been trial grown and have found not to be suitable. Bamboo is fairly problem free with insects and disease although northern grown plants quite often are infested with mealy bug or bamboo mite which can be a huge problem that is very difficult to control.
Here at Red Cloud Bamboo all plants that are imported from other nurseries are inspected and treated to eliminate any chance of contamination of these pests. Most of our stock has been brought in as small plants from northern nurseries because of the difficulty of propagation in this climate.
Plants are immediately potted into larger containers and treated for the shock of transport and differing climate. Plants are then able to acclimatize so there will be less shock to the plant once purchased and replanted.
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A most beautiful bamboo A gentle flowing look with a soft touch.
Handles the cold of Melbourne with ease, and will look good all year round.
Thrives in a sheltered shady position and will not tolerate hot afternoon sun.
Can be left as a wide weeping plant, or tied up for a more upright look....
Group: Decorative foliage plants
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These magnificent swollen clums of this plant are intoxicating, I dare anybody to stand close to a one of these plants and not touch it. This is another outstanding plant that grows fairly well in Melbourne's climate, although the leaves will deteriorate after a long cold winter.
Warning: Buddha...
Group: Bamboo
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A tropical look in Victoria is possible with this bamboo. This one is great!
Fast grower, tight clumper, not too tall, large leaves, stays green over winter and has extremely impressive (ghostly) white powdered culms when young.
Hardy and easy to grow, will grow almost anywhere.
Growing...
Group: Saplings
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DIS-CONTINUED due to poor performance in Melbournes' climate.
I do not beleive it is worth the effort!
Challenging to grow well in Melbourne's climate, although it can be done. Requires a warm location with good drainage and a wind protected position. Foliage will look very 'shabby' by the end of...
Group: Ornamental plants for landscaping
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Beautiful looking plant which grows quite erect with nice form.
Cold hardy and fast growing with spectacular new shoots and stunning yellow culms with green striping. Bright green leaves with white streaks envelope the culms.This plant is new to Australia and will quickly become a...
Group: Decorative plants
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Versatility is the best description for this bamboo variety. Under preferred growing conditions it will grow 15 metres tall with a mass of culms. Keeping it tightly restricted will create a bonsai; so do with it what you like.
Be warned, this variety will not easily produce swollen culms. There is...
Group: Outdoor re-planting
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A magnificent looking bamboo that will look outstanding in just about any situation .Although it is a running species, with proper site preparation and some maintenance it will be suitable for many locations.Small dark green leaves contrast superbly with its shiny black culms.Fast grower if given...
Group: Bamboo
