Six of the best sites for
Bamboo Plants
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Bamboo plants have become popular in the last 10 years, particularly the hardy varieties which provide year round garden interest. The nurseries listed below are either specialists or stock a good general range of bamboos.
The Palm Centre
The Palm Centre, based in Richmond, Surrey believe themselves to be the UK’s foremost palm tree nursery. They also offer many other exotic plants including more than 20 varieties of bamboo plant. These include the fountain, golden bamboo, zig zag, green groove, and the black bamboos. Order your plants through the website, by phone or post.
Hardy Bamboo
Hardy Bamboo, based in Norfolk, have won many Chelsea gold medals in the past few years. They have a real passion for bamboos and stock a huge number of varieties of plants. On the website you will find a lot of detailed background on the history, habit and cultivation of these plants, including how to grow a bamboo plant in a container. Order your plants through the website or by post.
Jungle Giants
Jungle Giants, based just north of Ludlow, believe themselves to be the leading bamboo resource centre in the UK. They stock over 200 species of these plants and have probably one of the most comprehensive collections of temperate climate bamboos in the UK and Europe. Their collection includes some of the highly popular black bamboos, Phyllostachys nigra, Phyllostachys nigra “Boriyana” and Phyllostachys nigra “Henonis”. Order and pay through the website or by phone.
UK Bamboos
UK Bamboos, also known as Whitelea Nursery, are specialists in bamboo plants and hardy shrubs. Situated near the Peak District they stock a wide range of hardy bamboos. Currently the bamboo catalogue lists more than 100 species and varieties of the plant. Many varieties are available in a variety of sizes. For example the black bamboo, Phyllostachys nigra, is available in 4 different sizes. Orders by post only.
Big Plant Nursery
The Big Plant Nursery, based in Ashington, West Sussex, has been established for five years and has a wide selection of bamboos including the shade-tolerant fargesia and sun-loving phyllostachys. Many of the plants are grown in the nursery. Your purchases can be made online but you can pay by phone if you prefer.
The Japanese Nursery & Bonsai Centre
If you are planning a japanese garden or simply want to buy a bamboo plant or two then you should pay this site a visit. They stock a good range of bamboo plants, including the black bamboo, phyllostachys nigra in eight sizes. They also sell bonsai, acers and grasses. Although the catalogue is on the website, ordering is by mail order only.