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 | Drepanostachyum hookerianum Damarapa
Introduced into the UK in the 1840's by Joseph Hooker. Has a surprising range of colours in its culms, which are striped with candy pink and lime green when young, and mature to a brilliant gold colour. Comparatively small leaves add to the delicate appearance. When grown in the right conditions it makes a glorious specimen plant. Can only be grown outdoors in favoured areas as it will not tolerate below -5c without stem leaf damage. Needs full sun to enhance the culm colours.
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 | Drepanostachyum microphyllium
A small leaved, upright and compact umbrella bamboo, with mature purple culms. A foliage delight. Shelter from cold winter winds and hot sunny places. Can be kept in a pot. A very graceful and decorative bamboo.
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