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We stock an impressive range of Bamboo species and cultivars from young plants to large specimens. They are some of the best plants to provide an exotic tropical look in the garden whether as individual specimens or as screens and hedges. All are hardy and easy to grow and there are plants suitable for gardens of all sizes.

 

Displaying specimens 1 to 25 of 25

Ref #: 19 Type: Hardy Cost: £35.00
Chimonobambusa tumidissinoda  
A rare and interesting Chinese bamboo with fine arching canes that swell at each node. The masses of fine, narrow foliage make it a fine architectural plant although it can spread rapidly once established. Height : 2-2.5m.

 Delivered size approx. 90/120 cms.
Ref #: 20 Type: Hardy Cost: £32.50
Chusquea couleou  
This is the most southerly bamboo in the world, coming from Chile. It makes a wonderful specimen with upright stems clothed in short branches of blue green leaves. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Height : 3m.

 Delivered size approx. 90 cms.
Ref #: 23 Type: Hardy Cost: £15.00
Fargesia murieliae  
A beautiful bamboo that has green canes and fresh apple green foliage. It develops an attractive weeping habit with age and makes a lovely specimen in almost any position in the garden. Height : 2-3m.

 Delivered size approx. 90/120 cms.
Ref #: 24 Type: Hardy Cost: £16.50
Fargesia murieliae 'Simba'  
A selected form of the species that has a more compact habit. Recommended for smaller gardens and also suitable for container growing provided it is kept watered. Height : 1-2m.

 Delivered size approx. 90 cms.
Ref #: 25 Type: Hardy Cost: £17.50
Fargesia nitida  
A medium sized plant with fine foliage on thin purple canes that arch at the top to give a very graceful appearance. Grows best in a shady position as an elegant screen or individual specimen. Height : 3m.

 Delivered size approx. 90/120 cms.
Ref #: 26 Type: Hardy Cost: £17.50
Fargesia robusta  
A beautiful recently introduced species from China with tall upright canes tinged red at the nodes. The large leaves are slightly bluish underneath. Splendid specimen in sun or light shade. Height : 3m.

 Delivered size approx. 120/150 cms.
Ref #: 27 Type: Hardy Cost: £16.50
Fargesia rufa  
Another recent introduction and a very decorative smaller growing bamboo with dark green canes and luxuriant foliage. It makes an eye catching specimen in the garden or containers. Height : 1-2m.

 Delivered size approx. 60/90 cms.
Ref #: 29 Type: Hardy Cost: £32.50
Hibanobambusa tranquillans 'Shiroshima'  
An outstanding specimen with long leaves variegated green and cream. It looks especially good in winter and will also stand a drier position. Use as an individual specimen. Height : 3m.

 Delivered size approx. 90 cms.
Ref #: 30 Type: Half Hardy Cost: £22.50
Himalayacalamus falconeri  
A rare and very elegant bamboo from the Himalayas with slender green canes and delicate foliage. It makes a superb specimen plant but may be slightly tender in cold areas. Height : 3m.

 Delivered size approx. 90 cms.
Ref #: 32 Type: Hardy Cost: £15.00
Indalocalamus tesselatus  
A great tropical looking bamboo with the largest leaves of all the hardy species. It makes a graceful mound and grows well in sun or part shade. May need some control after time. Height : 1m

 Delivered size approx. 60 cms.
Ref #: 33 Type: Hardy Cost: £27.50
Phyllostachys aurea  
A very attractive large specimen with unmistakable canes that swell beneath each node. The dense yellow green foliage makes it good as a background, screen or individual plant. Height : 4m.

 Delivered size approx. 120/150 cms.
Ref #: 34 Type: Hardy Cost: £32.50
Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Aureocaulis'  
The Golden Crookstem bamboo is one of the hardiest of the golden stemmed bamboos. It has tall gleaming yellow stems, often tinged red, and makes a splendid specimen plant or screen. Height 4-5m.

 Delivered size approx. 120 cms. Larger specimens sometimes available.
Ref #: 35 Type: Hardy Cost: £32.50
Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Spectabilis'  
One of the loveliest of bamboos. The canes are warm yellow streaked with bright green and grow tall and upright. Lower branches can be trimmed to show off the canes. Ideal specimen plant. Height : 4-5m.

 Delivered size approx. 120 cms. Larger specimens sometimes available.
Ref #: 36 Type: Hardy Cost: £32.50
Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Holochrysa'  
One of the most striking yellow stemmed bamboos with thick canes that turn from pale to deep yellow through the season. Tall upright habit with attractive glossy foliage. Height : 5m.

 Delivered size approx. 120 cms.
Ref #: 37 Type: Hardy Cost: £32.50
Phyllostachys bisettii  
This easily grown and attractive species is ideal where a fast growing , dense screen is needed. It has shiny dark green canes and elegant foliage. Grows well in sun or shade. Height 4-5m.

 Delivered size approx. 120/150 cms.
Ref #: 39 Type: Hardy Cost: £32.50
Phyllostachys nigra  
One of the best specimen bamboos with its dramatic ebony black canes. It can also be used as a container plant. Best in some shade with shelter from cold winds. Height : 3-4m.

 Delivered size approx. 120 cms. Larger specimens sometimes available.
Ref #: 42 Type: Hardy Cost: £35.00
Phyllostachys vivax 'Aureocaulis'  
A unique species and one of the most spectacular. The tall vivid yellow stems are marked with bright green vertical stripes. Although hardy it does best in a sunny site. Height : 4-5m.

 Delivered size approx. 120/150 cms. Larger specimens sometimes available.
Ref #: 43 Type: Hardy Cost: £17.50
Pleioblastus linearis  
A graceful if somewhat spreading plant that will grow in most conditions and make a fine specimen. The long narrow leaves that move in the wind are its best feature. Height : 3m.

 Delivered size 90 cms.
Ref #: 44 Type: Hardy Cost: £12.50
Pleioblastus shibuyanus 'Tsuboi'  
A beautiful and highly ornamental small bamboo with fine canes and attractive green and cream foliage. Ideal for pots and small gardens. Height : 1m.

 Delivered size approx. 40/50 cms.
Ref #: 45 Type: Hardy Cost: £16.50
Pseudosasa japonica  
An ideal bamboo for most situations that can be used as a hedge, screen or specimen. The thin canes have large green glossy leaves and it is hardy and wind resistant. Height : 4m.

 Delivered size approx. 90/120 cms.
Ref #: 46 Type: Hardy Cost: £15.00
Sasa palmata  
A very tropical looking species with large shiny foliage up to 30 cm. long on thin black canes. This species is invasive so site with care. Height : 2m.

 Delivered size approx. 30/40 cms.
Ref #: 48 Type: Hardy Cost: £15.00
Sasa veitchii  
The prettiest of the Sasas with large foliage that develops a cream edge in winter giving a variegated look. Very tough, good as groundcover given space to spread. Height : 1m.

 Delivered size approx. 30/40 cms.
Ref #: 49 Type: Hardy Cost: £15.00
Sasaella masamuneana 'Albostriata'  
A beautiful ground cover plant with green and yellow striped foliage especially bright in spring and early summer. Also makes a good container plant. Height : 0.5-1m.

 Delivered size approx. 30/40 cms.
Ref #: 54 Type: Hardy Cost: £17.50
Shibatea kumasaca  
This small Japanese bamboo is a wonderful groundcover plant and can even be trimmed into neat hedges or mounds. It has short, broad, dark green leaves and needs shelter from cold winds in winter. Height : 0.5m.

 Delivered size approx. 30/40 cms.
Ref #: 285 Type: Hardy Cost: £35.00
Thamnocalamus crassinodus 'Kew Beauty'  
A beautiful, recently available, Bamboo making a tall arching clump with amazing blue young canes. The tiny leaves give it a lovely delicate appearance. Needs light shade and shelter. Height : 3-4m.

 Delivered size approx. 120/150 cms.