Latin name: Phyllostachys nigra
Description: Highly architectural plants giving stature to the garden as well as flowing form. Clump-forming and normally well behaved bamboo with green canes (culms) when juvenile, turning jet-black with age. Although this is currently the most popular bamboo, there are contless others that are well worth trying. P. bambusoides ‘Allgold’ for instancer has bright golden yellow to deep orange canes – an absolute stunner!
Hardiness: Hardy to -15C and lower
Height: 4-8m
Position: Full sun position with plenty of air circulation
Soil: Well-drained garden soil that doesn’t get saturated in the winter
Water: Water to establish, then fairly drought tolerant when mature
Usage: Bamboos are attractive all year, hence should be planted in a dominant position, though their eventual size must be taken into consideration
Thu, Apr 10, 2008
Architectural