Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
China
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Hesperis Rocket
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Dame's Rocket
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.