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Mini Bamboo Plants Options

Using small bamboo plants for privacy has many benefits. Your garden hedge, sidewalk or balcony will remain green all year round.

You can prune the hedge for a neater appearance in garden or the sidewalks.

Small bamboo plants for screening 0.5m - 4m

Here are five small bamboo plants that can grow to a height of half a metre to two metres, perfect short hedging screens.

Simba Small Umbrella Bamboo Fergasia Murielae

Select the right small bamboo plants for privacy

So we have covered many tips and ideas and presented several suggestions for selecting bamboo for hedging garden screens.

This 'Guide' will help you make your decision!

The questions in the guide are structured to eliminate the undesirable bamboo plants, leaving only the best option for you.

Download the PDF version - Guide for Selecting Garden Hedging Bamboo.

Guide and ideas for selecting bamboo plants for hedging screens

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Privacy screen matters

Finding the best, even better the right, bamboo is what matters the most.

Use your preferences, and what you expect of the bamboo and the table to find the right bamboo for garden screening.

Other factors to consider are, for example, how high the bamboo should grow and how much space is available for it to spread.

These important factors have been included in this article, so you will not go wrong when selecting bamboo for hedging.

Furthermore, growing bamboo on the hedge as a privacy screen means that you will have to plant the bamboo close to the neighbour’s side.

All these risk-benefit analyses are important as you choose bamboo for your garden.

Quick links to bamboo plants for privacy and hedging

So, what kind of bamboo is best for privacy?

Depending on what you like, here are some suggestions of living bamboo plants for creating an ideal privacy space and garden hedge.

Where to buy bamboo pot plants?

The small bamboo plants are great for privacy walls 0.5m to 4m in height.

They come in different heights, sizes and colours.

Here are reliable UK retailers on our website that sell bamboo plants and get them delivered to you.
Using small bamboo plants for privacy has many benefits.

Your garden hedge, sidewalk or balcony will remain green and covered all year round. Some of these bamboo plants you can prune to give them a neat appearance.

Can You Eat Bamboo Shoots?

Not all bamboo shoots are edible. Of the 1700 different kinds of bamboo plants, less than 200 are considered edible.

Yet only a handful are delicious, they can be eaten raw or cooked.

Most of the are bitter and require thorough preparations before cooking and eating.

Dendrocalamus giganteus Giant Bamboo Shoot

10 edible bamboo shoots

These 10 edible bamboo plants grow in the UK, either in gardens or in botanical gardens as exotic tropical plants. You can actually grow them.

Most are featured here at Garden Bamboo Plants, follow the links for more details.

Delicious

Phyllostachys flexuosa Sinuate Bamboo [5/5]
Phyllostachys vivax Chinese Timber Bamboo [5/5]
Chimonobambusa tumidissinoda Walking Stick Bamboo [5/5]
Phyllostachys nuda Nude Sheath Bamboo [5/5]

Phyllostachys vivax Chinese Timber Bamboo Shoot

Good

Bamboo Phyllostachys Sulphurea Viridis [4/5]
Dendrocalamus giganteus Giant Bamboo [4/5]
Phyllostachys edulis Moso Bamboo [4/5]

Edible

Phyllostachys atrovaginata Incense Bamboo [3/5]
Fargesia robusta Umbrella Bamboo [3/5]
Bambusa vulgaris Common Bamboo [3/5]

For more on edible ratings, check out this website https://www.guaduabamboo.com/blog/edible-bamboo-species.

Bambusa vulgaris Common Bamboo Shoots

Bamboo plants for sale, UK

Here is where to buy the clump-forming bamboo plants online.

We listed some top UK Home and Garden bamboo suppliers like Crocus and YouGarden.

Also, check out Amazon bamboo suppliers.

When to harvest bamboo shoots?

New shoots can be harvested for culinary uses.

There is approximately a three-year lead time before the edible bamboo plants reach harvestable growths.

Thereafter the plants will continue to produce new shoots every spring and throughout summer.

This will continue for the 60-80 years lifespan of the bamboo plant.

Bamboo shoot nutrition facts

Bamboo shoots are high in fibres. They also contain calories, carbohydrates and a minute amount of potassium and manganese.

The edible bamboo shoots are great fibre supplements.

Image credit: @kindabluntish/Twitter

Dried bamboo shoots

Dried bamboo shoots are a traditional ingredient in many Asian cuisines.

They have unique flavours, high in fibre and nutrients.

Some dishes are cooked with duck, pork and also fish or beef are tasty and delicious.

Bamboo Plants for Sale UK

Garden bamboo plants are popular in the United Kingdom (UK) and are the main features of many gardens.

They have attractive foliage and bring a tropical effect to the garden, evergreen and dense.

They are a delight to have in the gardens - here are bamboo plants for sale from top UK suppliers.

Phyllostachys vivax Garden Bamboo Plants

Running vs. clump-forming bamboo

The bamboo plants are native to tropical and sub-tropical areas but come cultivars thrive in temperate in the UK.

Bamboo varieties such as red bamboo, black bamboo and yellow bamboo do exceptionally well in British weather.

Fargesia robusta and Fargesia nitida are among the best umbrella bamboo for screening because they have dense foliage from top to bottom.

Although some bamboo varieties are invasive, many UK gardeners are finding simple ways to grow and contain bamboo plants.

Buy Bamboo Plants for Screening

Clumping Bamboo Plants UK

Small bamboo plants, the clump-forming bamboo plants are great pot and container plants.

The prices are reflective of the various sizes of the plants at the time of the article and a subject to change.

Check with your local garden centre and online stores. Here is a list of top UK bamboo suppliers.

Bamboo plants in pots for sale

The ‘Price range’ in the tables above takes the lower-end price from the major online markets like e-Bay and Amazon at the time of this article.

Costs of Bamboos ranges between £20 and £60 or can be even higher. When buying plants, always choose a reputable garden shop because they sell high-quality plants.

Always check the post and package cost as this may not be included in the final cost of the bamboo plant. This may be dumb, but it is the best way to avoid paying more than you should.

The upper price limits are from the leading Garden Centres in the UK. The upper price limits are indicative of the delivery prices. However, the prices do fluctuate, therefore check the actual door price before making a purchase.

Buy screening bamboo plants

Online bamboo P&P:

Getting bargain garden bamboo plants from online marketplaces like Amazon and e-Bay can be satisfying.

However, the price of Garden Bamboo Plants from online marketplaces does not include the postage and packing, P&P.

Therefore, it is perhaps important to check out the actual cost price of the plant on sale before buying it.

Home bamboo delivery:

Many established Garden Centres and online garden shops in the UK factored the cost of delivery into their charges.

Though it may look expensive, the price of bamboo plants on sale is always the home-delivery price.

So whether you are thinking of buying from the major online marketers or at your favourite garden shops, use the Price Range in the tables in this article as a guide.

Check out GBP Blog's archive and YouTube Videos for tips and tricks to Grow Bamboo Plants in the UK. It has an updated collection of articles on ALL-YOU-NEED-TO-GROW-BAMBOO plants.

Buy Clumping Red Bamboo Fargesia murielae 'Red Zebra'

Fargesia murielae 'Red Zebra' bamboo is an attractive small clumping bamboo with deep dark red matured culm and evergreen foliage.

The Red Zebra is a standout ornament bamboo.

The new shoots and sheaths are covered in variable patterns of purplish-brown tints against the green cluster of leaves and gives Red Zebra bamboo its stunning look.

The intensity of red in matured stems also adds to the distinct appearance that is similar to popular black running and clumping bamboos.

General description

Name: Fargesia murielae Red Zebra, Umbrella Bamboo Red Zebra
Culm: Upright, purplish tints, culm matures to deep dark red.
Height: 2 - 3m. Spread: 1 - 2m, clump-forming.
Foliage: Evergreen, leaves can be pruned.

Growth requirement

Hardiness: Fully hardy bamboo.
Site: Full sun, part shade and shade.
Soil: Loose nutrient-rich soil or loam, well-drained and moist
Use: Ornamental plant, garden centrepiece, individual plant.

'Red Zebra' bamboo plant care

Bamboos, like other plants, will require attention to grow well.

The bamboo care tips will help you to maintain your clumping bamboo plants.

Thinning

Thinning bamboo plants once or twice a year to promote new growths and keep the plant under control.

So, selectively trim the old culms and new shoots that you do not want within the bamboo grove.

Pruning

Pruning bamboo is intensive work compared to thinning bamboo.

Dig and remove the parts of the bamboo that have outgrown the allocated space.

This is an ideal time to take the bamboo divisions for replanting or getting bamboo sticks for use in the garden.

Mulch

Mulching is a highly recommended care and maintenance job.

It will keep the soil moist and protect the bamboo from frost and frozen soils.

Always use the bamboo leaves as mulch since they contain silicon which is naturally high in nitrogen.

Organic mulch such as tree barks, and grass cuttings mixed with twigs and branches are also great bamboo mulch.

The best time for mulching is early in Spring before the new bamboo shoots come out; or late in Autumn when you expect cold Winter.

Buy clumping bamboo plants like ‘Red Zebra ’

We feature prominent UK Home and Garden retailers where you can buy bamboo plants, tools and products.

If you are looking for clumping bamboo plants for sale, check out the link to UK retailers.

Our visitors suggested that we identify bamboos that have similar features to the bamboos we are featuring in each article.

We feel that this is a great suggestion because it makes it easier to cross-reference these bamboos when making comparisons.

We are listing 3 bamboos that are similar to the Fargesia murielae ‘Red Zebra ’.

The similarities are based on 5 important factors: the type (either running or clumping), height, foliage, hardiness and use.

Maintain clumping bamboo plants

The clump formers are non-invasive bamboos, however, clumpers in pots and containers will require repotting after 4 or 5 years.

In addition, the clumping bamboos in the garden do not grow out of the allocated space as the running bamboos do.

Nevertheless, they tend to expand around the base.

This clumping habit is visible as the new shoots grow into culms and the underground base buds thicken.

As mentioned earlier, this could be the ideal time to prune the whole plant which is also an ideal time to get new plant divisions and bamboo sticks.

Clumping bamboo 'Red Zebra'

All in all, the Fargesia murielae ‘Red Zebra’ is a stunning bamboo to grow in pots or use as an individual garden centrepiece.

What bamboo to grow - clumping or running?

Is clumping bamboo a better option because it's non-invasive? It depends on what you want for the garden, including:

how tall do you what the privacy screen,
where you want to grow the bamboo, or
how thick you want the garden hedge, etc.

Both clumping and running bamboos and their cultivars provide gardeners with unlimited options.

Check out the clumping and running bamboo plants at the beautiful Secret Garden at Blenheim Palace, Oxford, UK.

Facts about clumping and running bamboos

Though the clumping bamboo plants are non-invasive, they pose risk to the built environment.

The base expands over time, which can damage patio or fence structures.

Also, their culms and leaves can cover the garden when neglected over time.

Likewise, the running bamboos will run into the neighbour's side or invade the garden if you neglect them.

So, it is vitally important to plant them right the first time.

Here are some facts about growing the clumping and running bamboo plants.

Common traits of running and clumping bamboo plants:

Running and clumping bamboo plants are fast-growing.
Both bamboo plants require a lot of work to uproot.
They do not grow as deep into the soil as trees do.
Undemanding and low-maintenance plants

Traits of clumping bamboo plants:

Most clumping bamboos are in the Fargesia group.
Clumping bamboos have rhizomes that expand at the base.
Some clumping umbrella bamboo is best for garden hedging and privacy screens.

Traits of running bamboo plants

Most running bamboos are in the Phyllostachys group.
Use a barrier to grow running bamboo. They are invasive.
Running bamboos have rhizomes that grow along the surface.
Some running bamboos are tall and ideal for tall privacy screens.

Warning about invasive and non-invasive bamboos

For every home and garden, there is a perfect bamboo.

They are tough plants and will grow where you put them.

But, before planting bamboo, always follow the 3 steps:

survey the area,
take precautions, and
use roots barriers or pots.

These steps will protect the built structure near where you grow the bamboo plants.

bamboo roots rhizomes barriers UK

Bamboo without barriers

Many homeowners may have inherited bamboos that do not have roots barrier.

If you are in this position, it is not too late! Take a look at how we managed to control our running bamboo in this YouTube video.

You can do the same, but it is hard work digging the rhizomes. Here is how to dig bamboo plants - you’ll need bamboo digging tools.

Firstly, dig around the bamboo to a depth of 30 cm to 50 cm. Use a pickaxe, crew bar, and a pair of secateurs. See the complete list of tools for digging bamboo roots.

Secondly, lay roots barrier. You can get them from your nearest garden centre or DIY shop. Or, use patio slabs or thick plastic sheets as root barriers.

Then cover the hole, leave 5 cm to 10 cm uncovered.

All in all, barriers are best for stopping clumping bamboo bases expanding, or running bamboo from invading other areas.

10 Awsome Facts About Garden Bamboo Plants

Bamboos have features, structures and properties that are interesting to know, especially if you are a keen gardener.

Some bamboo can grow to more than 10 metres high in the wild. There are over 10,000 known varieties of bamboo plants in the tropical jungles in Asia and the Pacific.

The tropical bamboo plants can be found at Kew Garden Palm House in London.

Facts About Garden Bamboo Plants

Bamboos are winter-hardy and evergreen all year round. They are great screening plants and many of them thrive in the UK, either as clump-forming (Fargesias) or running (Phyllostachys).

Here are 10 interesting facts about garden bamboo plants for a bamboo grower in the UK.

Evergreen all year round.
Roots are difficult to remove.
Grow well in pots and containers.
Can withstand cold British winter.
Splinters are sharp. Cuts can be nasty.
Are invasive and need care and attention.
Costs depend on the size and height and cost.
Great sticks for staking plants in the garden or fencing.
Are either running or clump-forming bamboo varieties.
Suitable for garden décor and centrepiece, borders, fences and privacy screens.

If you want to find out how fast bamboos grow, here is an article that gives Answers to 10 Common Questions about Bamboo.

GIANT TIMBER BAMBOO [Kew Garden Palm House in London]

Bamboo Plants UK - running vs. clump-forming

Running bamboo

The Phyllostachys bamboo plants have horizontal underground stems called rhizomes.

These running bamboo plants are great for tall borders and screens and are becoming popular in recent years because of the spectacular colours of the stems.

This variety is invasive and needs close attention to stop it from spreading.

Clump-forming bamboo

Fagesias are fantastic garden and pot plants. They are non-invasive plants compared to their cousins, the Running bamboo plants. The running bamboo plants have great stem colourations, whereas the clump-forming have dense foliage.

Fargesia robusta and Fargesia nitida are among the best umbrella bamboo for screening because they have dense foliage from top to bottom.

Awesome Garden Bamboo Plants

The evergreen foliage of the garden bamboo plants is adorable all season.

Its strong and hardy stems make for a strong fence. The sticks are fantastic for staking beans and sweet peas.

The bamboo plants, whether grown as privacy screens, hedges or used as staking sticks, are growing in popularity among gardeners and homeowners in the UK.

Check out GBP Blog's archive and YouTube Videos for tips and tricks to Grow Bamboo Plants in the UK. It has an updated collection of articles on ALL-YOU-NEED-TO-GROW-BAMBOO plants.

5 Best Fargesia Bamboo Screen Plants

Fargsia bamboo plants are perfect screening plants, they are upright with leaves running from the bottom to the top, yet not invasive.

They are bushy and attractive screens that could be used to hide the unsightly walls, sheds and views.

Fargesia bamboo plants for sale UK

Here is where to buy the clump-forming bamboo plants online.

We listed some top UK Home and Garden bamboo suppliers like Crocus and YouGarden.

Also, check out Amazon bamboo suppliers.

5 Best Fargesia Bamboo Screen Plants

Fargesia murieliae 'Rufa' (Umbrella Bamboo)

This fargesia bamboo is tolerant of both sun and shade and is best planted away from windy sites. It produces clusters of small leaves on orange and green stems (or culms).

Fargesia robusta 'Campbell'

A popular bamboo in the UK due to its clump-forming nature and stunning appearance.

It has light brown sheaths and bright green culms (stems), turning olive-green as they mature. Stunning bamboo to grow as a garden centrepiece, in shade or as a screen for all weather.

Fargesia papyrifera (Blue Dragon)

It is quick-growing and tall upright fargesia bamboo, with the most peculiar blue cane colouration, prefers a shaded area and grows well in partly shaded locations.

Fargesia robusta 'Pingwu'

A low-maintenance fargesia bamboo, suitable for full sun or partial shade.

It is evergreen dense foliage is ideal for a narrow screen.

Fargesia nitida (Chinese Fountain Bamboo)

This fantastic fargesia bamboo grows up to 4m in length and 3m wide. Can do pretty well in pots and containers.

It is an upright fargesia bamboo with narrow canes that arch at the top.

Fargesia bamboo for sale UK

Fargesia bamboo UK

Some bamboos grow better in the shaded and part-shaded areas, making them good choices for shady areas of the garden or as undergrowth. Others prefer sunny spots.

As a rule of thumb, the Fargesia and Phyllostachys bamboo thrive in shades and are ideal for growing in pots or as screens, undergrowths and hedges

Some of the most shade-loving varieties of bamboo, growing in the UK are Fargesia, Borinda, Pleioblastus, Sasa, Sasaella and Phyllostachys.

The varieties of bamboo above are popular among bamboo growers in the UK but are not limited to what you can grow in the garden.

Discover over 100 bamboo collections at the GBP blog (Fargesia & Phyllostachys) and GBP website (Fargesia & Phyllostachys).

Which bamboo is best for privacy screens? [Fargesia Vs Phyllostachys]

Homeowners and gardeners are wondering which bamboo plant would be most suited for screening purposes.

Some bamboo plants, called running bamboo plants, can become a serious problem if planted in the garden without a barrier.

There are many cultivars of running and clump-forming bamboo. The common ones are the Phyllostachys and Fargesia bamboo plants.

So, which bamboo plants is best for privacy screens?

Which bamboo is best for privacy screens?

Many gardeners play it safe and opt for the clump-forming Fargesia over Phyllostachys.

The Fargesia bamboo plants hold more foliage which offers more density for screening whereas the Phyllostachys is more about the stem colour and height.

Different Fargesia cultivars will produce different thicknesses and heights so it really depends on your need for screening.

For Fargesias, the Fargesia Umbrella bamboo plants produce thick screens and Fargesia Robusta cultivars are mostly tall.

Some Phyllostachys bamboo plants like the Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys nigra) and Scottish Bamboo (Phyllostachy Humilis) are running bamboos but behave like clump-forming bamboos in cooler climates.

Bamboo charm and elegance

The charm of the foliage and elegance is quickly lost when you see roots and shoots emerging in all parts of the garden, interfering with the built structures.

Even worst when they cross the boundary over to the neighbour's side and cause some 'neighbourly discussions'.

Most Phyllostachys bamboo plants have running rhizomes that spread. But, there are cost-effective ways to grow running bamboo for screening.

You can still enjoy the charm and elegance of these beautiful plants by building a rhizome barrier before growing them.

Use bamboo root barriers

When growing the running bamboo plants within barriers you won't have problems with them invading all parts of the garden, built structures and neighbour's side.

There are many different ways to create bamboo barriers from growing bamboo in planter boxes, pots and containers to building raised structures and securing bamboo roots within roots barriers.

Balcony Plants in Winter to Summer - Evergreen Bamboo Options

Bamboos are the best plants for balcony privacy. They are evergreen and are great plants for winter through to summer.

They are undemanding and thrive in confined spaces.

You can grow them and enjoy the greenery all year round.

Many Bamboo plants are tolerant to different soil types and conditions and that makes it easier to grow.

Are bamboo plants suitable for balcony privacy?

Finding the best, even better the right, bamboo is what matters the most.

Use your preferences, and what you expect of the bamboo and the table to find the right bamboo for garden screening.

Other factors to consider are, for example, how high the bamboo should grow and how much space is available for it to spread.

These important factors have been included in this article, so you will not go wrong when selecting bamboo for balcony privacy.

Furthermore, growing bamboo on the hedge as a privacy screen means that you will have to plant the bamboo close to the neighbour’s side.

All these risk-benefit analyses are important as you choose bamboo for your garden.

Best bamboo plants for balcony privacy

Bamboo plants are a great option because there are many different kinds of bamboos.

Here are 5 reasons why bamboos are the best plants for balcony privacy:

Undemanding plants.
Evergreen and hardy.
Grow well in confined spaces.
Thrive in large pots and containers.
Grow only to a certain height and form an umbrella or arch shape.

Bamboo balcony plants grow are hardy and can withstand low winter temperatures. They do not lose their leaves in autumn, in spring new shoots grow very, and in summer they grow to their maximum height very fast.

They are hardy species, for pictures and other tips, check out this link - bamboo plants for balconies

Fargesia murielae nitida (Black Pearl, Fountain Bamboo)

Quick links to bamboo plants for privacy and hedging

So, what kind of bamboo is best for privacy?

Depending on what you like, here are some suggestions of living bamboo plants for creating an ideal privacy space.

Guide to selecting bamboo plants for privacy

This guide contains tips and ideas for selecting bamboo for hedging and privacy screening.

In fact, this article is part of the guide. You can download the PDF file - very helpful when selecting bamboos.

The questions are structured especially for you to eliminate the undesirable bamboo plants, leaving only the best option for you.

Download the PDF version - Guide for Selecting Garden Hedging Bamboo.

Where to buy bamboo pot plants?

Bamboo plants are great for creating a living screen wall for privacy.

They come in different heights, sizes and colours.

Here are reliable UK retailers that sell bamboo plants and get them delivered to you.

The bamboo plants are great options for living balcony screens - they provide natural greenery as well as cover from unsightly features.

Bamboo balcony plants are hardy, they do not lose their leaves in Autumn and survive in winter pretty well. In spring new shoots grow.

They are one of the 'hardy' evergreen plants.

10 Amazing Facts About Bamboo You Should Know

The evergreen hardy bamboo plants are becoming popular. Many people are concerned about the fast-growing nature of bamboo which is why they receive such a bad rap.

They are amazing plants - here are 10 popular questions with answers about growing bamboo plants.

Two types of bamboo plants in the UK

Firstly, two common types of bamboo plants grow in the UK, clump-forming bamboo and running bamboo.

Each has more than 10 - 20 varieties that do well in British weather.

To know the bamboo that is suitable for you, you must know the different varieties of bamboo and their features, because one variety does not fit all.

Some bamboos are better suited to pots and containers, whereas the others are best for outdoors.

10 facts about growing bamboo plants

1. Q. How fast does bamboo grow?

A. Clump-forming bamboos tend to grow 30-60 cm (1 – 2 feet) taller each year.
A. Running bamboos grow 90cm to 2m (3 – 6 feet) taller each year. They mature in height in just one growth year.

Do you know: A certain bamboo variety is known to be the fastest-growing plant, according to the Guinness World Records, growing at up to 91 centimetres (35 inches) per day.

2. Q. How tall does bamboo grow?

A. Clump-forming Bamboo culms (stems) usually grow to 5m (15 feet) tall. These bamboo will grow and spread about the same distance.
A. New shoots of Running Bamboo plants grow 90cm to2 m taller each year until it reaches the maximum height (~2m).

Do you know: A new bamboo shoot can reach its full height in less than 3 months and survive for 5 to 10 years?

3. Q. How far do bamboo roots (rhizomes) spread?

A. Clump-forming bamboos: The rhizomes of clumping bamboos establish in 1 – 2 years. The new shoots are an indication of a well-established clump root system. The rhizomes can spread to 5 m around the parent plant.
A. Running bamboos: This is an invasive variety. Its rhizomes spread pretty quickly, they can grow more than a metre in a year.

4. Q. Which bamboo is best for screening?

A. The best bamboo for screening must be tall, grows lots of secondary branches, has dense evergreen foliage. It should, or at least, grow in both sun, part-shade and shade. Some varieties of Fargesia Murielae, also called the Umbrella Bamboos, are perfect for screening or for hedging.

5. Q. What kind of bamboo is best for the garden?

A. Clumping bamboo varieties are great garden plants, they spread more slowly and gradually. In the garden, they can be used as ornamental or patio pot plants. Fargesia Simba and Pleioblastus Distichus are the best for garden centrepieces.

6. Q. Is bamboo legal in the UK?

A. There are currently no restrictions on planting bamboo in the UK. The UK Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Updates 11 December 2014, now the Guidance to Invasive Non-native Plants) does not classify bamboo as an invasive species.

7. Q. Can bamboo grow in pots and containers?

A. You can grow both Running and Clumping bamboo plants in pots and containers. Their growth and duration are limited to the size of the pots and will require care or repotting after 3 – 5 years.

In-depth Answer: Here is an article we wrote about the Best Bamboos for Pots.

8. Q. Does bamboo grow in shade?

A. Although most varieties of running and clumping bamboos like sunlight, they can also grow in shades. Some varieties of clump-forming bamboo plants are best for partial and full shaded areas. When planting a variety of clump-forming plants to grow in the share, ensure that the soil is well-drained.

9. Q. How much water does bamboo need?

A. Old bamboo plants have natural water storage capacity through their hollow canes/culms and rhizomes (roots). Their deep roots and long canes will be able to store water and become drought resistant.
A. New bamboo will need water to grow until the roots and culms are well established. Water generously, but not too much water to avoid waterlogging. Lack of water or too much water can kill them.

10. When is the right time to prune bamboo plants?

A. Summer checks: In the Summer, the plants would have grown to full height, and the rhizomes have reached far and wide or packed in clumps. Prune the culms and rhizomes, but not an ideal time to grow or re-pot the bamboos they may not survive the cold in Winter.
A. Spring checks: In the early Spring, the new shoots are an indication of how far the plants have grown and how healthy they are. This gives you an ideal opportunity to prune, re-pot or dig out the intruding rhizomes and canes.

Tall bamboo plants UK - How to Grow Them

The tall bamboos are an ideal option for a natural privacy hedge.

These bamboos have thick foliage and are tall, best for screening unattractive features.

Many gardeners and homeowners prefer garden bamboo hedges because they are fast-growing.

The dense evergreen foliage, height, spread and hardiness give the garden and out spaces a natural green appearance all year round.

Tall bamboo plants for privacy hedging

At GardenBambooPlants, we feature over 70 running and clumping bamboos that you can grow in the garden or in pots.

They come in different stem colours, sizes and heights.

If you want a natural bamboo privacy hedge, check out these 5 tall running bamboos. They are 6m or more in height.

Upright, tall and large bamboos for privacy hedge

This category is an extension of the tall garden bamboo hedging screen listed above.

Additionally, this extra list separates the tall and upright bamboo plants from the arching plants.

Take it as an exclusive list of only the popular Phyllostachys running bamboo plants, except the clumping bamboo Standing Stone.

As the name implies, upright bamboo plants tend to grow straight up.

In fact, some can reach over 6 metres if the conditions are right

Many of the tall and upright bamboo plants do well when they are planted away from the direct wind, providing the best hedge screening all year round.

Check out the bamboo for sale in the UK at crocus.co.uk.

How to grow tall bamboo plants

Here are three options for ensuring complete control over your garden hedging privacy screens.

Build Raised-base: The raised base will help you to spot the rhizome tips and trim them before the tips creep into the small gaps in the pavement or the neighbour’s side.

Dig narrow trench 0.3m to 0.5m deep: The running bamboo rhizomes tend to grow on the top layer of the soil. As the name implies, the rhizomes are running horizontally, not deep into the soil. A narrow trench will help you to monitor the rhizomes and trim them as they grow out. The narrow trench acts as an open root barrier.

Plant the bamboo in large pots: If you are growing bamboo plants for balcony privacy screening, plant them in large pots or containers. This is the best way to contain the bamboo.

Guide for selecting the right garden bamboo hedging screen

So we have covered many tips and ideas and presented several suggestions for selecting bamboo for hedging garden screens.

Here is the 'Guide' to help you make your decision!

Note that the questions are structured especially for you to eliminate the undesirable bamboo plants, leaving only the best option for you.

Download the PDF version - Guide for Selecting Garden Hedging Bamboo.

Tall bamboo plants UK for hedging screens

Quick links to bamboo plants for privacy and hedging

So, what kind of bamboo is best for privacy?

Depending on what you like, here are some suggestions of living bamboo plants for creating an ideal privacy space and garden hedge.

Where to buy tall bamboo plants?

The tall bamboo plants are great for creating a tall living screen for privacy.

They come in different sizes and colours, too.

Here are reliable UK retailers that sell bamboo plants and get them delivered to you.

Tall bamboo privacy hedge

The tall bamboo plants are tall plants. They are a great option for tall privacy hedges.

Fargesia nitida Obelisk [Fargesia murielae and Fargesia nitida Hybrid]

Fargesia nitida ‘Obelisk’ is a hybrid bamboo with evergreen leaves and dark tall culms. This clump-forming Fargesia nitida has the best qualities of the parent plants Fargesia murielae and Fargesia nitida.

This beautiful bamboo is known for producing numerous shoots and leaves every year.

Fargesia nitida Obelisk is ideal as a standalone bamboo, makes a great ornamental garden centrepiece. It can also be grown in pots and containers, or as privacy screens and hedges to great effect.

This clump-forming bamboo is hardy and can withstand temperatures to a low -25 degrees Celsius.

The Obelisk culms can grow to 4m tall and support their dense green foliage. This bamboo thrives in part shade and shade.

Bamboo Fargesia ‘Obelisk’ features and care

Best qualities of Fargesia nitida 'Obelisk’: Great standalone plant, produces masses of new shoots and leaves yearly.

Obelisk is clump-forming bamboo with dense green foliage and thin hardy culms. It is non-invasive.

Identification: Fargesia nitida ‘Obelisk’, Hybrid Umbrella Bamboo Obelisk, Fargesia Nitida Obelisk.
Culms: Slender, Dark columnar.
Leaves: Bright green, evergreen foliage.
Height: 3 - 4 metres.
Spread: 1 - 2 metres, non-invasive, clump forming.
Hardiness: - 25 degrees Celsius.
Use: Standalone specimens, pots and containers, hedges, privacy screens.
Care: Thrives in the shade and part shade, requires good soils and moisture.

Cost of Clump-forming bamboo plants

The cost listing below is an estimated price of the common Clump-forming bamboo plants based on the cost of 10 – 20 L pots.

The comparison table shows the price ranges (lowest and highest prices) from over 10 UK online retailers, including the major online markets, Amazon and eBay.

Note that the prices are indicative of the costs of packages (P&P) and delivery charges, and are subject to changes. Use this table as a guide.

For more information on prices, check the recent online prices from the top UK Bamboo Suppliers.

7 Types of Fargesia Nitida Fountain Bamboo

We featured 7 common types of the Nitida group.

A spectacular non-invasive bamboo plant, it will not send its shoots away from the parent plant. The clumps form a dense upright wall to support the ‘fountain’ foliage.

Fargesia nitida is among the stunning Fargesia bamboos in the UK, owing their names to the appearances of the evergreen fountain-like foliage and coloured stems.

The 4 articles below are packed with tips and step-by-step guides for bamboo growers.

Click on the links to find out more.

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Bamboo hedge plants UK

The running and clumping bamboos can grow from 0.5 to as high as 20 metres in the UK.

Some garden hedges are just 2 - 4 metres in height, that is why you need to choose bamboo plants that grow to no more than 4 metres in height.

If you want a tall hedge, this option will help.

Medium bamboo privacy hedge 4 - 6m

Check out the list of five bamboo plants that can grow to a height of four metres to six metres. These plants are perfect for hedges.

The bamboo plants are chosen because they grow to no more than 6 metres in height.

The bamboo hedge plants are great options for privacy screening.

Bamboo plants, pictures and tips for bamboo hedges

Always plant the running bamboo where you have control over them when they are growing.

As a rule of thumb, plant the hedging bamboo at least a metre away from your neighbour’s boundary if there is no raised structure or root barrier. This is an important space that will provide the access to the bamboo plants as they grow.

Here is an article about ‘how to control the running bamboo plants’ from invading the neighbour’s side.

It also provides more information on planting hedging bamboo near patios, pavements and houses.

Guide for selecting the right garden bamboo hedging screen

So we have covered many tips and ideas and presented several suggestions for selecting bamboo for hedging garden screens.

This 'Guide' will help you make your decision!

Note that the questions are structured especially for you to eliminate the undesirable bamboo plants, leaving only the best option for you.

Download the PDF version - Guide for Selecting Garden Hedging Bamboo.

Quick links to bamboo plants for privacy and hedging

So, what kind of bamboo is best for privacy?

Depending on what you like, here are some suggestions of living bamboo plants for creating an ideal privacy space and garden hedge.

Bamboo plants for sale

The bamboo plants are great for creating a living screen wall for privacy.

They come in different heights, sizes and colours.

Check out our website for the reliable UK retailers that sell bamboo plants and get them delivered to you.

Four Shade-loving Clumping Bamboo Plants

Some of our visitors suggested we create a list of bamboos that have similar features to Fargesia murielae ‘Dino’.

We feel that this is a great suggestion because it makes it easier to cross-reference these bamboos when making comparisons.

As mentioned here, Fargesia murielae ‘Dino’ is a great bamboo for shaded sites.

So, we are listing 3 bamboos that are similar to the Fargesia murielae ‘Dino’.

The similarities are based on 5 important factors: they are clumping and have similar mature height, foliage, hardiness and use. Above all, these plants are shade-loving.

Fargesia murielae ‘Standing Stone’ (Height: 5m, upright bamboo Spread: 2 - 3m, clumping bamboo)

Fargesia murielae Angustissima Height: 5m, upright bamboo Spread: 2 - 3m, clumping bamboo)
Fargesia Scrabrida Asian Wonder (Height: 5m, upright bamboo; Spread: 2 - 3m, clumping bamboo)
Where to buy Fargesia murielae 'Dino'?
We feature prominent UK Home and Garden retailers where you can buy bamboo plants, tools and products.
Check out the the UK retailers here

We also featured a special group of Award-Winning Bamboo Plants.

These bamboos received the RHS Merit Award in the UK and other Bamboo Awards for their notable garden features.

If you are having difficulty selecting bamboo, this group of bamboo plants will not disappoint you.