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Bamboo plants and bad weather

anc0797anc0797 Posts: 17
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Hi, 
I've bought 3,  6-7ft, clumping bamboo plants and I have replanted them as advised by the seller, just over a week ago.  We are supposed to be getting high winds and lots of rain tonight should I be worried about them?  I've moved them to a more sheltered spot but would it be wise to put string/twine round the canes of each plant to support them?  I am a complete novice gardener so any advice on how to keep them alive would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you 😊 

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  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698
    They will be fine don't worry. If they're in pots they might end up on their side but it won't harm them, just put them right again after the gale.
    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
  • anc0797anc0797 Posts: 17
    Thank you very much 🙂
  • Valley GardenerValley Gardener Posts: 2,851
    I'm a bit worried about mine too, planted in large tubs for screening.I hope they wont break off,as I'm sure the tubs are too solid for them to tip over. Planted about a month ago.
    The whole truth is an instrument that can only be played by an expert.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Anything 'top heavy' in a pot is in danger of being cowped in windy weather, regardless of the pot and what's in it. 
    Bamboo grows in all sorts of conditions and it's tough. It'll be fine. As @Loxley says - you just pick them up again if they fall over  ;) 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • anc0797anc0797 Posts: 17
    Valley Gardener  they're lovely! 
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    my new "canes" are over 12 feet tall. I've tied a rope around the whole clump about 6ft from the base.
    Devon.
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