Bamboo Plants

Fargesia Robusta Formidable is a non-invasive, non-spreading bamboo with evergreen foliage and fast-growing height of 4 meters. Ideal for screening, hedging, Japanese gardens, or containers, this cultivar of Fountain Bamboo creates a tall fountain effect and holds its green leaves year-round. It's native to China and adapts well to both full sun and shade.

Supplied in a 5L pot.

NEW GENERATION SEED GROWN STOCK - APPROX 2 YEAR OLD SEEDLING
A rare bamboo to find in the UK!

• Origin: South America
• Mature Height: 6 - 10 metres
• Hardiness: -18 degrees celcius; Zone 6b
• Exposure: Sun or Light Shade
• Use: Solitary Specimen

The Chusquea Gigantea is still rare in the UK and highly sought after by many bamboo enthusiasts.

It matures into a very tall and very upright bamboo with true giant proportions. Although it has a clumping rhizome system the culms grow well spaced and will grow a grove of thick canes with prominent nodes making it a truly distinct bamboo.

This plant is best planted in isolation i.e. as a large lawn specimen where it's giant proportions can be shown off.

The Chusquea Gigantea will thrive in coastal locations

This plant can be one of the most spectacular looking solitary specimens due to its bushy appearance.

SUPPLIED AS 2 YEAR OLD SEED GROWN STOCK ROOTED IN 2 LITRE POTS. We cannot forecast rate of growth from seed grown stocks. We would recommend planting in a very sheltered location or overwintering and planting in Spring

A relatively rare bamboo in the UK with unusual & striking red canes
THE REAL RED STEM BAMBOO

• Origin: China
• Mature Height: 3-3.5 metres
• Hardiness: -25 degrees celcius; Zone 5b
• Exposure: Light or Full Shade
• Use: Solitary Speciman, screening or hedging

Introducing Fargesia Jiuzhaigou 'Genf' Bamboo: Nature's Vibrant Masterpiece

Elevate your garden to new heights with the captivating beauty of Fargesia Jiuzhaigou Bamboo. Renowned for its stunning array of colours, graceful form, and easy-care nature, this exceptional bamboo variety is the perfect choice for adding a touch of exotic charm to your UK garden oasis.

Why Choose Fargesia Jiuzhaigou?

Vibrant Colour Palette: Immerse yourself in a mesmerizing display of hues! Fargesia Jiuzhaigou Bamboo showcases vibrant shades of green, red, and yellow on its delicate culms, creating a breath taking spectacle that adds year-round visual interest to your garden.

Compact Growth: Space-saving and tidy, Fargesia Jiuzhaigou Bamboo boasts a compact clumping habit, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, urban landscapes, or container planting.

Non-Invasive: Bid farewell to worries about invasive spread! Fargesia Jiuzhaigou Bamboo stays in tidy clumps, allowing you to enjoy its beauty without concerns about it taking over your garden.

Hardy and Resilient: Thriving in the UK's temperate climate, Fargesia Jiuzhaigou Bamboo is cold-hardy, drought-tolerant, and adaptable to a variety of soil conditions, ensuring effortless success in your garden.

Height: With a mature height of 7-10 feet (3-3.5 meters), Fargesia Jiuzhaigou Bamboo makes a striking focal point or natural screen, providing privacy and structure to your outdoor space.

Create Your Garden Paradise

Enhance your garden with the exotic allure of Fargesia Jiuzhaigou Bamboo. Whether you're seeking to create a serene Zen retreat, add a splash of color to your landscape, or simply enjoy the tranquility of nature, this exceptional bamboo variety offers endless possibilities for garden design and enjoyment.

Unlock the beauty of Fargesia Jiuzhaigou Bamboo—where every glance reveals a masterpiece of nature

A stunning clumping bamboo with intense dark purple almost black culms - ideal in shade

Introducing Fargesia Nitida 'Black Pearl' Bamboo: Nature's Exotic Gem

Enhance your garden with the captivating allure of Fargesia Nitida 'Black Pearl' Bamboo. Renowned for its striking dark culms, graceful form, and resilience to cold temperatures, this exceptional bamboo variety adds drama, sophistication, and a touch of exoticism to any UK garden landscape.

Why Choose Fargesia Nitida 'Black Pearl'?

Exotic Dark Culms: Make a statement with elegance! Fargesia Nitida 'Black Pearl' Bamboo showcases exquisite dark culms that contrast beautifully with its lush green foliage, creating a dramatic and sophisticated aesthetic that commands attention.

Cold-Hardy and Adaptable: Embrace reliability in any season! 'Black Pearl' is well-suited to the UK climate, tolerating cold temperatures and frost with ease. Its hardiness makes it a dependable choice for gardens across the UK, ensuring year-round beauty and resilience.

Preference for Shade: Embrace the allure of filtered sunlight! Fargesia Nitida 'Black Pearl' Bamboo thrives in partial to full shade, flourishing in locations with dappled sunlight or light shade. 

Low Maintenance: Simplify your gardening routine! 'Black Pearl' requires minimal care, thriving in moist, well-draining soil. Regular watering and occasional feeding with a balanced fertiliser will keep it healthy and vibrant, while its non-invasive clumping habit ensures hassle-free maintenance.

Versatile Design Options

Whether you're creating a bold focal point, a striking border, or a lush green screen, Fargesia Nitida 'Black Pearl' offers endless possibilities for garden design and landscaping creativity. Its dark culms add depth and contrast to any setting, infusing your outdoor space with elegance and sophistication.

Experience the Magic of 'Black Pearl' Bamboo.

Discover the exotic beauty of Fargesia Nitida 'Black Pearl' Bamboo—where nature's elegance meets exotic allure in your UK garden.

A striking clumping bamboo with dark purple canes

• Origin: China
• Mature Height: 3-4 metres
• Hardiness: -18 degrees celcius; Zone 6b
• Exposure: Partial Sun or Light Shade
• Use: Solitary Speciman, screening, hedging or large containers

Introducing Fargesia Nitida 'Pillar' Bamboo: Nature's Graceful Sentry

Elevate your garden with the stately presence of Fargesia Nitida 'Pillar' Bamboo. Known for its elegant upright growth, compact form, and resilient dark culms, this exceptional bamboo variety adds vertical interest, structure, and a touch of sophistication to any UK garden landscape.

Why Choose Fargesia Nitida 'Pillar'?

Vertical Elegance: Stand tall with pride! Fargesia Nitida 'Pillar' Bamboo boasts a distinctive upright growth habit, forming graceful columns that punctuate the garden landscape with architectural beauty and grace.

Resilient Dark Culms: Make a statement with elegance! 'Pillar' features dark-colored culms that add contrast and drama to its lush green foliage, creating a striking visual display that commands attention.

Compact Form: Maximise your garden space! With its narrow profile and dense foliage, Fargesia Nitida 'Pillar' is the perfect choice for creating natural screens, hedges, or accent plantings in smaller garden settings or containers.

Mature Height: Reach for the sky! Fargesia Nitida 'Pillar' typically reaches a mature height of 8-12 feet (2.5-4 metres), making it an excellent choice for adding vertical interest and structure to your garden landscape.

Cold-Hardy and Adaptable: Embrace reliability in any season! 'Pillar' is well-suited to the UK climate, tolerating cold temperatures and frost with ease. Its hardiness makes it a dependable choice for gardens across the UK, ensuring year-round beauty and resilience.

Versatile Design Options

Whether you're seeking to create a striking focal point, a natural privacy screen, or a series of elegant vertical accents, Fargesia Nitida 'Pillar' offers endless possibilities for garden design and landscaping creativity. Plant it as a standalone specimen or group several together for maximum impact—the choice is yours!

Experience the Majesty of 'Pillar' Bamboo

Unleash the potential of your garden with Fargesia Nitida 'Pillar' Bamboo. Order now and embark on a journey of botanical splendor, where every glance reveals the graceful sentries standing guard over your garden oasis.

Supplied in 3 litre pots approx 70-100cm high or 5 litre pots approx 80-110cm (5 Litre not currently available)

Lives up to its name as an extremely robust bamboo - Our Number 1 selling clumping bamboo

• Origin: China
• Mature Height: 4-5 metres
• Hardiness: -18 degrees Celsius; Zone 6b
• Exposure: Sun or Light Shade
• Use: Solitary Specimen, screening or hedging

Transform Your Garden with Fargesia Robusta Campbell Bamboo

Looking to add a touch of natural elegance to your garden? Look no further than Fargesia Robusta Campbell Bamboo. Renowned for its hardiness, beauty, and versatility, this stunning bamboo species is the perfect choice for creating serene outdoor spaces that inspire and delight.

Why Choose Fargesia Robusta Campbell?

Cold Hardy: Withstanding even the chilliest UK winters, Fargesia Robusta Campbell thrives in temperatures as low as -20°C (or even lower), ensuring year-round beauty in your garden.

Clumping Growth: Say goodbye to invasive spread! Unlike other bamboo varieties, Fargesia Robusta Campbell forms tight, non-invasive clumps, making it ideal for smaller gardens or container planting.

Decorative Culm Sheaths: Delight in the charming accent of decorative white culm sheaths that adorn the young stems of Fargesia Robusta Campbell, adding an extra touch of elegance to your garden landscape.

Lush Foliage: Adorned with slender, evergreen leaves, this bamboo creates a lush, dense canopy that provides privacy and tranquility, perfect for creating secluded garden retreats.

Height: Fargesia Robusta Campbell typically grows to a height of 12-15 feet (4-5 metres), making it an excellent choice for creating vertical interest and adding structure to your garden landscape.

Low Maintenance: Enjoy the beauty of bamboo without the hassle. Fargesia Robusta Campbell requires minimal care, thriving in both full sun or partial to full shade and regular watering.

Versatile Landscaping Options

Whether you're looking to create a green screen for privacy, add a touch of oriental charm to your garden, or simply enhance your outdoor space with natural beauty, Fargesia Robusta Campbell fits the bill. Plant it as a striking standalone feature, create a lush bamboo hedge, or use it to frame garden pathways—the possibilities are endless!

Create Your Oasis Today!

Transform your garden into a tranquil sanctuary with Fargesia Robusta Campbell Bamboo. Order now and elevate your outdoor living experience with this exquisite and enduring plant.

Experience the timeless allure of Fargesia Robusta Campbell—where beauty meets resilience!

Fargesia murieliae 'Elias' is a dwarf, non-invasive bamboo known as Umbrella Bamboo due to its slightly trailing, dense growth habit. It forms a compact, evergreen clump reaching 50–60 cm in height and about one meter wide. New shoots keep its tidy appearance, making it ideal for gardeners seeking a space-efficient, low-maintenance bamboo. Preferring partial shade and hardy to -25°C, 'Elias' offers reliable performance and pairs well with its sibling 'Luca' as one of the smallest Fargesia murieliae varieties available.

Evergreen, clump-forming bamboo producing a tight thicket of thin, bright green upright stems with a hint of blue, maturing to dark red, about 3-4m tall, with fresh green leaves

Discover the Beauty of Fargesia Nitida 'Winter Joy' Bamboo

Step into a world of timeless elegance with Fargesia Nitida 'Winter Joy' Bamboo. A stunning addition to any garden, this relatively new introduction boasts tightly clumping upright stems in a beautiful shade of greyish-green, adorned with fresh green leaves year-round. As its name suggests, 'Winter Joy' lives up to its reputation by maintaining its beauty in every season, proving both hardy and versatile.

Why Choose Fargesia Nitida 'Winter Joy'?

Year-Round Beauty: Revel in the allure of 'Winter Joy's' evergreen foliage, which remains vibrant and lush regardless of the season. Whether as a specimen plant or an ornamental screen, its elegant presence enhances any landscape, offering a touch of aristocratic charm.

Elegant Form: Admire the graceful stature of 'Winter Joy', growing to a majestic height of 3-4 metres (approximately 10-13 feet). Its upright, slightly fluffy appearance towards the top third of the plant gives it a regal demeanor, while the lower canes add depth and character.

Versatile Cultivation: Explore endless possibilities with 'Winter Joy', which thrives equally well in garden beds or containers. Its adaptability to a range of conditions makes it a versatile choice for various garden settings, while its tolerance of dappled shade to full sun ensures it can find a home in any sheltered location.

Experience the Elegance of 'Winter Joy' Bamboo

Transform your outdoor space into a haven of beauty and tranquility with Fargesia Nitida 'Winter Joy' Bamboo. Whether planted as a standalone specimen, a natural screen, or a border accent, its enduring elegance will captivate and inspire, turning your garden into a sanctuary of joy.

This new bamboo is a hybrid cross between Fargesia Murielae and Fargesia Nitida. 

Fargesia 'Little Rock' is a refined dwarf bamboo cultivar, a hybrid of Fargesia Murieliae and Fargesia Nitida, reaching 1.5 to 1.7 meters tall. Its upright stems develop an attractive deep purple hue, complemented by slender, arching green leaves. This non-invasive, clump-forming bamboo is ideal for small gardens, large containers, or as a striking feature in patios and Japanese-style gardens, offering controlled growth with elegant foliage and unique stem coloration.

• Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil.
• Hardiness: Fully hardy, able to withstand cold temperatures down to -20 to -25°C. 

• Watering: Requires consistent moisture, especially during hot, dry periods.
• Prune: late winter or early spring, prune dead or weak canes to improve air circulation and maintain its shape.
• Pest and Disease: Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to slugs on new shoots. 

Fargesia 'Little Rock' is a compact, upright bamboo reaching 1.5 to 1.7 meters, making it ideal for smaller gardens and container planting on patios or terraces. Its dense, easy-to-maintain clumps can be shaped into tidy, low-maintenance hedges. The graceful arching foliage and distinctive purple stems make it a striking specimen, especially suited for Japanese-style gardens where its refined form adds subtle beauty and structure to the overall design.

Fargesia 'Little Rock' combines compact growth with elegant form, making it an excellent specimen for Japanese-style gardens. Its dense, non-invasive clumps are ideal for creating neat, low-maintenance hedges. Perfectly suited to smaller landscapes, this bamboo thrives in large pots on patios or terraces, offering refined structure and graceful foliage without overwhelming your space.

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NEW Fargesia murieliae 'Moontears Boobux' is a robust, fully winter-hardy clumping bamboo developed in Germany. Its naturally compact, ball-shaped growth habit resembles a soft topiary, making it ideal for precise shaping and hedging. This non-invasive variety thrives after pruning, allowing you to maintain elegant forms with ease. With its strong, healthy growth and versatile shaping potential, 'Moontears Boobux' adds a refined, fresh aesthetic to gardens and interiors alike.

Height:  Up to 2M

Supplied in 10LTR Pot

NOTE:  This is not a clumping Bamboo

Sasa Veitchii is a compact bamboo species native to Japan and Sakhalin, known for its dense clumps of slender, erect canes reaching up to 2.5 meters in height. This plant features broadly lance-shaped leaves that develop distinctive papery, light brown margins, adding unique texture to its foliage. With vigorously spreading rhizomes, Sasa Veitchii forms thick, rapidly expanding thickets ideal for ground cover or natural barriers. Its height ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 meters, with a spread of 2.5 to 4 meters, making it a versatile choice for woodland gardens or shaded borders requiring a resilient and visually intriguing bamboo.

Fargesia Denudata Xian is a clump-forming bamboo prized for its elegant, fine foliage and gracefully arching habit. New slim culms emerge vertically from the center, turning a vibrant yellow in sunlight before maturing to display green canes with yellow and red tinges. Growing between 2 and 4 meters tall, it establishes rapidly, making it an excellent choice for screening and privacy. Its attractive leaves gently sway in the breeze, adding both texture and movement to any garden setting.

Fargesia Denudata Xian closely resembles Fargesia Murielae in both form and colour but features shorter branches and smaller leaves, highlighting its elegantly arching canes. It withstands temperatures down to -10°F, though it is slightly less hardy than Fargesia Murielae. Unlike Fargesia Murielae and Fargesia Nitida, its foliage remains green throughout winter without yellowing or dropping in autumn. This clumping bamboo thrives with some shelter from intense afternoon sun, making it a resilient and year-round attractive plant for screening and garden interest.

Height:  2.5  -  3.5 Metres          Spread:  2  -  3 Metres

NOTE:  This is a 'running' Bamboo, would recommend planting in large pots or using a Rootbarrier to contain.

Phyllostachys atrovaginata, known as Incense Bamboo, is a distinctive running bamboo prized for its large, stiff, and upright culms with a unique grooved pattern. This evergreen species features canes that grow thick relative to their height and typically bear two leafy branches per node. In warmer conditions or when rubbed, it emits a subtle, fragrant aroma, adding sensory appeal to its structural elegance. Ideal for temperate climates, it initially behaves like a clumping bamboo before spreading, making it a versatile choice for expert gardeners seeking both form and fragrance. Will tolerate very wet soil.

Maximum height can reach 10 m (33 ft) with a maximum culm diameter of 7.0 cm (2.7 in

A great way to introduce clumping bamboo to your garden with this great value mini starter pack containing 3 different bamboo varieties

Introduce the Beauty of Clumping Bamboo to Your Garden with Our Mini Starter Pack

Unlock the beauty of clumping bamboo with our Mini Starter Pack, carefully curated to delight garden enthusiasts of all levels. This value-packed collection features a mix of 3 Fargesia varieties, each chosen for their non-invasive nature and unique characteristics, promising years of effortless elegance in your garden.

Why Choose Our Mini Starter Pack?

Diverse Variety: Experience the charm of diversity! Our starter pack includes a handpicked selection of Fargesia varieties, ensuring a delightful blend of colors, forms, and textures that will captivate and inspire.

Great Value: Get more for less! Our Mini Starter Pack offers exceptional value, providing an affordable way to kickstart your bamboo journey and add instant allure to your garden landscape.

Easy to Grow: Perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike, our pot-grown Fargesia clumping bamboo plants are low-maintenance and hassle-free, allowing you to enjoy their beauty without the stress.

Versatile Planting Options: Whether you prefer container gardening or planting directly in the ground, our starter pack offers flexibility. Grow them in pots for compact elegance or give them space to flourish in garden borders—it's your garden, your choice!

Create Your Bamboo Haven

Transform your garden with our Mini Starter Pack and witness the beauty of clumping bamboo unfold before your eyes. Whether you're seeking a lush green screen for privacy or a stunning border display, these well-behaved bamboo specimens will exceed your expectations.

Experience the Joy of Growing Bamboo

Embrace the magic of clumping bamboo with our Mini Starter Pack—where every plant is a promise of beauty and tranquility, waiting to thrive in your garden.

What it contains:

The starter pack contains 3 pot grown fargesia clumping bamboo plants selected from the following varieties in 2 litre pots Approx 25-45cm tall:

Fargesia Rufa
Fargesia Murielae 'lava'
Fargesia Robusta 
Fargesia Robusta 'pingwu'
Fargesia Nitida 'winter joy'
Fargesia Nitida 'black pearl'
Fargesia Jiuzhaigou Genf
Fargesia Vampire
Fargesia Nitida 'volcano'
Fargesia Nitida 'pillar'

We reserve the right to substitute with another Fargesia variety if stock of the above varieties are not available.