Tuesday, April 2, 2013

On second thought…

As it turned out my concern was unfounded, Andrew willingly agreed to the laborious chore of digging out the Sasa bamboo. All he asked was that I cut back the culms first, so he had easy access to the soil and roots. No problem! As I chopped I noticed all the new growth.

Twenty-five new shoots!

And those big leaves, they sure are pretty…

Then I got to looking at the patterns on the culms as I cut them down, and I remembered Mark and Gaz commenting about the striped effect this bamboo is known for…

And then I looked even closer…wow! Beautiful…

So my friends this is the story of how I had a change of heart and the bamboo will be given a second chance. I really had no intention of keeping it, as evidenced by my purchasing the replacement plant already! I figure by the time we're regularly occupying the patio those new shoots will have grown up and there will be leaves...

Now I have a nice 5-gallon Ceanothus ‘Dark Star’ that I need to find a place for...

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31 comments:

  1. MulchMaidApril 02, 2013

    I'm glad you had a change of heart as that bamboo is striking. I like the striped effect on the newest culms of our Fargesia robusta, too. Now, what to do with 'Dark Star'...

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    1. danger gardenApril 03, 2013

      I fear it's container bound for awhile at least...

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  2. HelenApril 02, 2013

    Second chances is my middle name... or names.

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    1. danger gardenApril 03, 2013

      Was this something you were gifted with at birth or came later as an adult?

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  3. LouisApril 02, 2013

    Im glad you are keeping your bamboo too!!! its looks very wonderfully dramatic.

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    1. danger gardenApril 03, 2013

      And don't we all need a little more drama in the garden?

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  4. sharonApril 02, 2013

    can you dry them and use them for decorating?

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    1. danger gardenApril 03, 2013

      Suppose I could, at the very least I saved a few to use for plant supports.

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  5. AnonymousApril 02, 2013

    Or, you could sell the Ceanothus to someone who wants a good price but who doesn't want to make the 30 miles drive... Glad to see the Sasa bamboo ugliness is easily solved by cutting back - enjoy!

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    1. danger gardenApril 03, 2013

      Did my husband ask you to make that suggestion?

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    2. AnonymousApril 03, 2013

      No, ha ha -- but I am trying to find the right spot in my small yard for the right variety...

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  6. outlawgardenerApril 02, 2013

    As I read this post, the song, "Let it Be" was playing in the background and reflected my sentiments about this plant. How fortunate that you kept it. The new culms will fill in nicely and it'll be gorgeous again. This just wants a haircut every couple of years. And if it still doesn't perform up to expectations, you've always got the Andrew Bohl, plant hit man option.

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  7. rickiApril 02, 2013

    We should never be too set in our ways. Good call!

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  8. AlanApril 02, 2013

    And that's why it's called Sasa palmata 'Nebulosa'. :)

    So glad you're giving it another chance.

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  9. Mark and GazApril 02, 2013

    Oh cool Loree, you decided to save it :) by only keeping a few culms from now on all the more you'd appreciate its characteristics.

    I reckon it won't be too difficult to find a home for your Ceanothus either!

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    1. danger gardenApril 03, 2013

      Where there is a will there is a way...and I have the will.

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  10. AnonymousApril 02, 2013

    The striping reminds me of oriental lacquer. Beautiful.

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  11. ShirleyApril 02, 2013

    It's a great pattern and will look so good in the summer. Nice to hear it's got another chance.

    Now if you can find just the right place for the new plant.

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    1. danger gardenApril 03, 2013

      There's a pretty big project in our future for next spring...I think it (the ceanothus) will be in container hold until then,

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  12. scottweberpdxApril 02, 2013

    Sometimes being patient pays off...I've done this a million times, especially with plants I thought were dead, but were just late emerging...and of course, I have already bought a replacement.

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    1. danger gardenApril 03, 2013

      Patient...that's a word I have trouble with.

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  13. jeffApril 02, 2013

    i only discovered this blog a few weeks ago and now i'm hooked. live/work/garden in upper east tennessee in the mountains. native hillbilly/certified plant geek . so many things you can grow that i can not but that doesn't stop me from trying!

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    1. danger gardenApril 03, 2013

      Trying and having fun I'm sure! Glad you stopped by Jeff.

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  14. UnknownApril 02, 2013

    WOW is an understatement ... the pattern on the bamboo stems is gorgeous :-)

    If you plan to give some culms away, let me know ... and I'll talk hubby into coming to get it; Portland is only an hour away

    ~Val

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    1. danger gardenApril 03, 2013

      I'll keep that in mind Val, and wow, you've got a nice husband!

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  15. CApril 18, 2013

    what a great idea to keep the bamboo in check...might i ask where to get hold of some containers like those you have the bamboo in...here in portland?? thanks in advance

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    1. danger gardenApril 18, 2013

      We bought ours at the Burns Feed Store out in Gresham, great prices!

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