Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Habitat
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
-
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
digitate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
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
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex
ERICA carnea
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Winter heath
In Hindi
हेगड़े बांस
अल्पाइन हीथ
In German
Hedge Bambus
Alpine Heath
In French
Bamboo Hedge
Alpine Heath
In Spanish
bambú de cobertura
Alpine Heath
In Greek
hedge Μπαμπού
Alpine Heath
In Portuguese
Bamboo Hedge
Alpine Heath
In Polish
Żywopłoty Bamboo
Alpine Heath
In Latin
Sepi Bamboo
Alpini Heath
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Hedge Bamboo and Alpine Heath
Season and care of Hedge Bamboo and Alpine Heath is important to know. While considering everything about Hedge Bamboo and Alpine Heath Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alpine Heath season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral.
Hedge Bamboo and Alpine Heath Physical Information
Hedge Bamboo and Alpine Heath physical information is very important for comparison. Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hedge Bamboo and Alpine Heath are as follows:
Hedge Bamboo flower color:
Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Alpine Heath
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Alpine Heath include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedge Bamboo pruning is done and Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hedge Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.