Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Scientific Name: Bambusa Multiplex
Sunlight: Min Sun or Partial Shade
Height: Between 1 – 3.5 Metres
- Gray-green leaves contrast with refined stature.
- Elegant canes rise separately in a statuesque form.
- Self-contained roots expand minimal effort required.
20cm PoT
1 mEtRE
$54 25cm PoT
2 mEtRE
$95 33cm PoT
3 mEtRE
$175 40cm PoT
3.5 mEtRE
$340
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Renowned for its striking colours that persist impressively even through our cooler seasons, Bambusa multiplex ‘Alphonse Karr’ is a showstopper among clumping bamboo varieties. Its unique seasonal display begins with new canes emerging in spring-tinged pink, gradually maturing to striped green and gold culms. This vibrant colouration deepens and intensifies further with age.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo For Sale in Melbourne
For over a decade, we at Red Cloud Bamboo have specialised in growing high-quality bamboo species. This includes our large stands of Alphonse Karr bamboo, ensuring a reliable supply of premium divisions and rhizomes. Now, customers can conveniently purchase Alphonse Karr bamboo plants directly from our bamboo nursery located in Melbourne. We provide potted specimens and root clusters to help create stunning bamboo displays.
Contact Us today to discuss the bamboo plants suitable for your landscape from our professionally grown inventory.
Alphonse’s Versatile Architectural Potential
Beyond traditional screening, Alphonse Karr’s upright habit and flexibility in pruning allow creative expression in landscape design. Space singles are stunning specimen accents or sculpt architectural hedging with varying densities. Regular shaping refines its form endlessly to complement any style. At 2–4 meters tall, various pruning techniques customize its presence perfectly.
Alphonse Karr Robust Growth and Hardiness
Well-suited to Melbourne’s varied climate, Alphonse Karr thrives with minimal fuss in the sun or part shade, tolerating winds, temperatures down to -4°C and our seasonal variability. Fertilising monthly throughout active growth with a balanced organic formula energises its vigour. Regular pruning stimulates bushier habits and fuller culm production each season.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care Tips
While certain regions struggle with mealybugs, stock here has been conscientiously selected for tolerance through many generations. Monitor new plantings vigilantly and isolate promptly any affected culms, treating them naturally. With care, Alphonse Karr is clean and guaranteed to flourish reliably.
Check Our Bamboo Varieties
At Red Cloud Bamboo, we offer both clumping and running bamboo varieties suitable for a variety of landscaping needs. Clumping bamboos grow in dense clusters and are contained within the root zone, making them a great option for smaller gardens and containers. They require less maintenance while providing an attractive addition. Meanwhile, our running bamboos spread more rapidly both above and below ground. Without proper confinement, they can become invasive. However, running bamboos are well-suited for privacy screening when contained appropriately. Both bamboo types add an elegant natural element to landscapes when planted in optimised conditions.
