Bamboos And Grasses

 

GOLDEN BAMBOO

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Phyllostachys Aurea

Very distinct knobbly green canes with bushy light green foliage. Canes only turn yellow in very hot climates. Ideal for screening. Non- invasive.

Details:

Height: to about 16ft

Likes full sun in fertile soil.

Water well until established.

Hardy.

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BISSETTII

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Phyllostachys

Vigorous bamboo with dark green, shiny canes. Small narrow, dark green leaves form the beautiful dense foliage. Not very invasive. Ideal for screening.

Details:

Height: to about 20ft

Likes a shaded position.

Water well until established.

Hardy.

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BLACK BAMBOO

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Phyllostachys Nigra

The canes emerge in shades of green and brown before ripening and turning black. the dark green foliage thickens as the clump ages. Non-invasive.

Details:

Height: to about 16ft

Likes a sunny spot.

Water well until established.

Hardy.

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BLUE BAMBOO

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Himalayacalamus Hookerianus

New shoots are bright yellow-green with a hint of purple. They turn a brigh sky blue with age if kept in the shade. Non-invasive. Beautiful bamboo, a must for any serious collector.

Details:

Height: to about 20ft

Water well until established.

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ARROW BAMBOO

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Pseudosasa Japonica

The weight of the long, broad leaves cause the tips of this arrow-straight bamboo to bend giving it a graceful, arching look. Great for screening, but can be invasive. With that in mind, we have heard of people planting it out while keeping it in its pot to restrict its spread.

Details:

Height: to about 15ft

Suits almost any position.

Very hardy.

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POLITE BAMBOO

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Fargesia Murieliae

Very neat, clump forming bamboo. Larger specimens become semi-weeping to form a mushroom shape. Non- invasive.

Details:

Height: to about 10ft

Grows in sunny or shaded positions.

Water well until established.

Fully hardy.

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‘CREAM DELIGHT’

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Phormium

Arching cream and green sword-like leaves fan from the base forming clumps. Mature plants send up tall flower spikes in summer.

Details:

Height and spread: 3-4ft

Severe frost may cause discolouration. Affected leaves can be cut back.

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‘DUSKY PRINCESS’

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Phormium

Arching dark purple, sword shaped leaves grow in tight clusters forming clumps at the base. Mature plants send up flower spikes in summer.

Details:

Height and spread: 4-5ft

Severe frost may cause discolouration. Affected leaves can be cut back.

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‘RAINBOW CHIEF’

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Phormium

Upright bronze, green and scarlet striped leaves grow in clusters at the base to form large clumps. Mature plants send up tall flower spikes in summer.

Details:

Height and spread: 4ft

Severe frost may cause discolouration. Affected leaves can be cut back.

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‘TRICOLOR’

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Phormium

Green and cream sword-like leaves with red margins fan from the base to form large clumps. Mature plants send up tall flower spikes in summer.

Details:

Height and spread: 3-4ft

Severe frost may cause discolouration. Affected leaves can be cut back.

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We are always looking at adding to our range of plants, so if there is something in particular you are looking for which isn't listed here, please call us. We may be able to source additional items or put you in touch with someone who can.