Eco friendly pots made from sustainable bamboo fibre, and rice and a resin made from naturally occurring organic compounds, and free from petroleum-based plastics and BPA. Reusable for several years and when broken up and thrown on the heap they will degrade away and keep the environment safe.
Eco friendly saucers made from sustainable bamboo fibre, and rice and a resin made from naturally occurring organic compounds, and free from petroleum-based plastics and BPA. Reusable for several years and when broken up and thrown on the heap they will degrade away and keep the environment safe.
Bamboos can often strike fear into the heart of gardeners, as some are invasive, but fear not, this little bamboo is a very well behaved garden guest. Fargesia is one of the best types, as it is short, and has many small canes, and a much more delicate appearance than more thuggish members of the family. In fact. it's juicy new shoots are the stuff Pandas dream of!A relatively newly introduced dwarf bamboo, it produces masses of new culms (as the new shoots are called), which have a rusty tinge. They then green up, and unfurl masses of tiny thin green leaves, which are evergreen so last all year round. The canes are very slender and thin, so they gently arch over, hence it's common name of 'Fountain Bamboo'. They are spectacular in big pots on the patio, and an ideal bamboo for small gardens. They also form a neat, dense and easy-care non-trim hedge, reaching 2M and no more over many years. Just don't let them dry out in hot, dry Summers that's all, otherwise they require almost no care at all - what could be simpler? Plant them where the sun can shine through the canes, or where you can see or hear the breeze gently wafting and rustling through all year - a very sensual plant indeed!
Grab your chance to get a very special offer for this spectacular bamboo plant! Phyllostachys nigra, the Black Bamboo, is slow growing, and the canes turn a rich, coffee-black colour after a year or so. They will provide a wonderful spectacle and a great centrepiece and talking point. This mature, well-established plant will provide instant impact in a large pot (keep well-watered in summer; they are thirsty beasts), looking great on patios or decking, and requiring very little maintenance. Or plant it in the ground where it will form an attractive clump over many years. It is also good for screening or dividing areas of your garden and will look lovely with the canes wafting and whispering in the breeze. Phyllostachys nigra is also much less invasive than others so you don't have to worry about it taking over. Very hardy, it needs no maintenance or pruning, so it is perfect for busy gardeners, yet gives year-round interest and texture to gardens of all styles and sizes. Enjoy! Supplied as an established plant, approx. 50-80cm tall in a 3L pot, ready to plant out.
Yellow Groove Bamboo Phyllostachys aureosulcata aureocaulis has long, slender golden yellow stems which form strange zig-zag patterns as they grow, providing a real interesting twist and instant impact! Not only that, but the stems have beautifully contrasting red highlights when grown in the sun. They will form attractive and long lasting clumps, and due to their height are ideal for screening or dividing areas of your garden. Keep plants in check by growing them in pots and they will add great impact in large patio containers. Very hardy, they will need very little care, so they are perfect for busy gardeners. Just make sure your plants are well watered in summer and dont let them dry out if you're growing yours in a pot.
Yellow Groove Bamboo Phyllostachys aureosulcata aureocaulis has long, slender yellow stems, which form strange zigzag patterns as they grow, providing a really interesting twist and instant impact! Not only that, the stems have beautifully contrasting red highlights when grown in the sun. They will form attractive clumps, and due to their height are ideal for screening or dividing areas of your garden. Keep plants in check by growing them in pots; they will add great impact in large patio containers. Very hardy, they need little care, so they are perfect for busy gardeners. Just make sure your plants are well watered in summer and don't let them dry out if you are growing yours in a pot.
The best green bamboo there is, Bisset's Bamboo has risen to popularity in the last few years as it is one of the easiest, cleanest and most straightforward of bamboos. It forms dense clumps, so is ideal for hedges or screening off - great for patio or barbecue areas for an exotic look with the lovely rustling sound in the breeze. It is vigorous and slowly invasive, so best in large pots, or with plenty of space in lawns, but if you are planting near a wall or foundations, remember to use a physical barrier. It weathers very well in hot summer or cold winter, its plain green look being simple yet classic. Remove lower leaves to show off the canes to their best.
Bamboos are some of the most easily recognisable of all garden plants, all having vertical, architectural stems, also known as culms, and long, narrow leaves that look wonderful as they sway in the breeze, creating a gentle rustling sound. There are over 1,500 identified species of Bamboo, some just a few centimetres tall, with the largest, Dendrocalamus sinicus growing to and incredible 40m (130ft) tall with culms 20cm (1ft) in diameter, quite something when you remember that Bamboo is actually a grass! Our collection comprises three wonderful varieties in striking colours that will look great planted individually and spectacular grouped together. This are running varieties, but they're easy to keep under control by regular trimming or by surrounding the roots with a barrier. Alternatively grow them in pots buried in the ground, or as eye-catching specimens or a terrace or balcony. Taking 10 years to reach their maximum size if left to their own devices, these make ideal screening plants. All three of these Bamboos are holders of the coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that this is a proven garden performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience. You can therefore plant this in the garden with confidence, for stunning displays for many years to come. Supplied as a collection of 3 established plants in 3L pots, ready for planting, including: Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys nigra) - This gorgeous bamboo's canes turn a rich, coffee-black as they grow, contrasting wonderfully with the bright green foliage. Perfect as an instant-impact feature, or an eye-catching screen, and slow growing too, eventually reaching a maximum height and spread of 4m (13ft). Yellow Bamboo (Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Spectabilis') - Long, slender, golden-yellow stems that form delightful zigzag patterns as they grow, together with splendid green leaves - a gorgeous bamboo for any garden! Ideal for screening a shed or dividing areas in your garden, growing to 8m (26ft) tall and 4m (13ft) wide. Green Bamboo (Phyllostachys bissetii) - The very best green bamboo there is, 'Bisset's Bamboo' has risen to popularity in the last few years as it one of the easiest, cleanest and most straightforward to grow, with simple, classic green foliage and stems. Ideal for hedges or screening, reaching a height and spread of 5m (16ft).
A tall-growing, evergreen and vigorous bamboo, Pseudosasa japonica produces a dense growth of hollow canes with arrow-shaped, shiny green leaves. Spikes of greeny-brown flowers can appear at any time of year. Forming attractive and long-lasting clumps, it is ideal for hedges or screening - or even as a windbreak for patio or barbecue areas. One of the fastest-growing bamboos, it is slowly invasive if left unchecked, so best in large pots, or with plenty of space in lawns. If you are planting near a wall or foundations, remember to use a physical barrier. It is tolerant of hot summers and cold winters, although leaves can be damaged by extreme cold and wind. Damaged leaves can be removed in spring as the new shoots emerge. Very hardy, it needs little care, but make sure your plants are well-watered in summer and don't let them dry out if you are growing yours in a pot. Supplied as 2 x 60-70cm tall plants in a 1L pot ready to plant out or re-pot.
Bamboos can sometimes have a thuggish reputation for aggressive underground root (rhizome) spreading, which can undermine surfaces. This rightly puts some people off growing some forms, but now with this new Bamboo Control Barrier, this need not be a worry any more. Made from tough, yet flexible plastic, simply surround the area you wish to contain the bamboo roots in with our purpose built barrier membrane, and it will control the spread of bamboo rhizomes perfectly. If inserted at a slight angle, it will even enhance growth, as the new rhizome shoot in spring is persuaded upwards, and not outwards. Directs bamboo growth into a specific area Enhances bamboo growth by focusing it that area Controls by acting as a tough physical barrier to growth outside that area Perfect for all spreading bamboos to protect driveway edges, fences, patios and from invasive spreading into neighbours' areas. Easy to use when planting a new bamboo, or for encircling larger and established specimens to prevent further clump expansion. With a problem like this solved now anyone can grow all bamboos.
Also known as Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina will bring bright and dazzling colour to your borders or patio pots. Nandina is totally invaluable during the winter when there's little colour around. Not unlike a colourful version of our own native holly, Nandina has a bushy upright habit, with toothpick-straight stems making it an excellent candidate for containers - and this variety, 'Lemon and Lime' has gorgeous bright yellowy-green leaves that will turn into a brighter shade of lime green as times goes on. As it's evergreen, Nandina retains its foliage throughout the year and depending on where you plant it. In a bright and sunny spot, the foliage will take on much brighter tones, however, if you plant yours in a shaded area, the green of 'Lemon and Limes' leaves will take on a deeper and darker tone. They are super easy to grow - just plant yours in your desired spot and leave it to shine. Supplied as and established plant in a 17cm pot, ready to pot on or plant out.
Also known as Heavenly or Sacred Bamboo, Nandina will bring a bright flash of dazzling colour to your borders or patio pots, making it invaluable in winter when there's little colour around. Not unlike a colourful version of our own native holly, Nandina has a bushy upright habit, with toothpick-straight stems making it an excellent candidate for containers - and this particular variety has amazing variegated leaves which give off a sultry pink glow. As it's evergreen, Nandina retains its foliage throughout the year and the colours change as temperatures dip, taking on deeper and more saturated hues. A true multi-season feature plant, in spring new leaves emerge flushed pink, green and cream, then in summer, small creamy-white flowers are followed by green berries, before the leaves develop more colour and the berries turn sealing-wax red - just superb! Really easy to grow - just plant it and leave it! Supplied as and established plant in a 17cm pot, ready to pot on or plant out.