Bamboos and Gardens

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Why are they Special?
Bamboos are becoming increasingly popular as garden plants. A correct choice and combination of species is essential for producing the desired visual impact and ornamental effect. It is important to bear in mind that the culms, the rhizome and the leaves together determine the growth habit of the bamboo and its possible applications for gardens and landscaping in general.

In Northwestern European climate the maximum height of the tallest woody bamboos is 10 meters (as tall as 20 m in Southern Europe), while the herbaceous ones do not usually grow taller than 80 cm. The variation in stature, combined with variations in growth habit and esthetic qualities determine the application of bamboos as an ornamental. Bamboos can be used as specimen plant, as hedges and screens, as ground cover, for low mounds, or as a pot plant for the terrace.

Bamboos can be combined splendidly with numerous other plants, including annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees. The evergreen foliage of bamboo provides an ideal background to colorful flowers. By itself, bamboo is a relaxing site, and sound in a breeze - an oasis in the garden.

How do I look after them?
When using bamboo in the garden, careful planning combined with minimal maintenance guarantees long term satisfaction. Planning involves the choice of the bamboo species as well as the mode of planting. Minimal care involves one or two rounds of maintenance per year to improve the ornamental value of the bamboo and make sure it does not grow too vigorously.

What varieties are available?
In recent years, bamboos have become a very popular and fashionable plant for many garden settings. We are offering varieties that are easy to grow and fully hardy. These varieties don’t get too large for the average garden and are equally suitable for growing in containers as well as the open ground. Eventual sizes stated are for plants in open ground, after some time and left un-pruned. Pruning is ideally done in early spring if you wish to maintain a smaller sized plant.

Evergreen, they offer attractive, lush foliage that can be used to add a tropical effect to any garden, with a wide range, there is bound to be one to suit you. They’re absolutely fantastic for oriental style gardens and available to order and plant all year round.