The sky bamboo, also known as sacred bamboo, is one of the conditionally hardy garden plants. However, it is not a bamboo in the botanical sense but rather a barberry plant. The shrub probably gets its name because it was often planted in Japanese temple gardens.
Is the sky bamboo hardy?
The sky bamboo is conditionally hardy and can tolerate temperatures down to around -10 °C, and in sheltered locations up to -15 °C. In winter, the bush should be protected from icy winds and possibly covered with leaves, brushwood or special fleece. Ideally, the sky bamboo overwinteres in a cold house.
The easy-care sky bamboo can withstand temperatures up to around -10 °C, at least for a short time. However, some varieties can also tolerate temperatures down to -15 °C. Therefore, you should only overwinter your Sacred Bamboo outdoors in a mild area. Make sure the shrub is protected from icy winds.
Where do I plant my sky bamboo?
The poisonous sky bamboo grows up to two meters tall in the garden. But it is also very suitable for pot planting. Here it doesn't reach the same size, it remains significantly smaller. However, this does not change its decorative properties. However, you should think about winter when planting.
It is quite complicated to dig up the sky bamboo every fall and replant it in the spring, as might be necessary in a harsh area. In this case, planting in a portable container may make more sense. It is best to overwinter this in a cold house.
How do I care for the sky bamboo in winter?
The sacred bamboo also needs regular water in winter, although not as much as in the warm summer months. However, he does not need the usual portion of fertilizer during this time. Wait until spring to do this. If your sky bamboo is outside in winter, give it winter protection.
A thick layer of leaves or brushwood protects the root ball, a special fleece (€23.00 on Amazon) protects the rest of the plant. However, you will then lose an eye-catcher in your garden. The decoratively colored leaves and the bright red berries also decorate the shrub in winter. So only wrap the sky bamboo with this fleece if there is severe and/or long-lasting frost.
The most important things in brief:
- conditionally hardy up to around – 10 °C, maximum – 15 °C
- overwinter outside only in sheltered locations
- possibly provide winter protection
- Leaves or brushwood protect the root ball
- special fleece to protect trunk and leaves
- ideal winter quarters: K althaus
Tip
Ideally, you should overwinter your sky bamboo in a cold house.
