This fern is the largest European species, demanding plenty of space to reach its full potential. It likes shady spots in moist soil, great near a pond on bog garden. If planted in a sunny location it can cope as long as it remains damp during the summer.
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This fern likes partial shade, fully hardy. Very elegant semi-evergreen with a wavy or "crisped" rich green fronds. It is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. -
This is a fast growing palm with a reddish trunk and big fan leaves. Can grow in all soils but avoid waterlogged areas, it is drought tolerant. Can grow up to 5 metres over time. Likes sunny positions -
You will appreciate the lush, deep green of Cyrtomium fortunei - the ideal addition in your garden. -
This fern is deciduous and can grow to 30 to 45 centimetres, with a spread of 30 to 60 centimetres. -
These ferns are naturally found in woodland settings, so they will do best in shade or dappled shade. Asplenium's will also grow in tight nooks and crannies and they are useful for planting on banks and slopes in an alkaline to neutral soil. Totally hardy and evergreen -
This fern is a versatile and perfect choice for woodland gardens or shaded border can also look in a container. Hardy, plant in semi shade and can grow up to
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They're among the most architectural of plants, being evergreen shrubs that add a touch of the exotic to any planting, and combining well with ferns, hostas and other shade lovers. -
Nadine are perfect for smaller gardens and pots. Larger varieties reach 2m, and smaller varieties less than one metre. They are low maintenance, needing just a light trim in spring. They look particularly good in an urban, contemporary or jungle-style garden.
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Orignated from Korea, China and Japan. Beautiful for any garden in the ground on in a pot -
Clump forming, non invasive, height up to 3.5 metres. Partial shade, avoid cold and drying winds. Perfect for filling gaps and creating structure to your garden. -
This is a rare form of Jiuzhaigou which was collected as a seedling from Jiuhaigou Park in northern Sichuan China. The canes are of reddish colour with fine foliage. Currently still a fairly new cultivar and quite rare.Bamboo Information: In the twenty century Fargesia nitida and murieliae were the only two Fargesias varieties available in this country. They were perfect for small gardens, giving the touch of the oriental ambiance, clump forming, evergreen and non-invasive, suitable to be planted as a hedge, in large pots or as a specimen planted out. Bamboo itself has a hidden nick name called ‘Century‘ plant as it due to flower once in a century, a building DNA stimulates other bamboo of same genre to flower around the world at the same period, after years of seed production most mother plant will die. In the nineteen nineties both types of Fargesia entered their flowering period at the same time this produced over the years an abundance and high excess of seedlings in their native China. To replenish the dying stock of Fargesia, collectors, Nursery men and Botanist flooded to China collecting seedlings by the thousands. Over the years the Fargesia off spring showed a high number of variation with lots of inferior inbred plants. Twenty years on, Dutch plant breeders where able to produce artificial crosses between Fargesia and different clones of nitida to produce some extremely beautiful hybrids. -
The 'Shadow Light' is a low growing Fargesia with black canes, originating from a selection of seedlings in 2004, best suited for a spot in the (semi) shade, Plant Information: In the twenty century Fargesia nitida and murieliae were the only two Fargesias varieties available in this country. They were perfect for small gardens, giving the touch of the oriental ambiance, clump forming, evergreen and non-invasive, suitable to be planted as a hedge, in large pots or as a specimen planted out. Bamboo itself has a hidden nick name called ‘Century‘ plant as it due to flower once in a century, a building DNA stimulates other bamboo of same genre to flower around the world at the same period, after years of seed production most mother plant will die. In the nineteen nineties both types of Fargesia entered their flowering period at the same time this produced over the years an abundance and high excess of seedlings in their native China. To replenish the dying stock of Fargesia, collectors, Nursery men and Botanist flooded to China collecting seedlings by the thousands. Over the years the Fargesia off spring showed a high number of variation with lots of inferior inbred plants. Twenty years on, Dutch plant breeders where able to produce artificial crosses between Fargesia and different clones of nitida to produce some extremely beautiful hybrids. -
This bamboo is beautiful in appearance with erect and compact growth habit. Evergreen with small shiny leaves, contrasting with white culm sheaths and deep green canes. Plant Information: In the twenty century Fargesia nitida and murieliae were the only two Fargesias varieties available in this country. They were perfect for small gardens, giving the touch of the oriental ambiance, clump forming, evergreen and non-invasive, suitable to be planted as a hedge, in large pots or as a specimen planted out. Bamboo itself has a hidden nick name called ‘Century‘ plant as it due to flower once in a century, a building DNA stimulates other bamboo of same genre to flower around the world at the same period, after years of seed production most mother plant will die. In the nineteen nineties both types of Fargesia entered their flowering period at the same time this produced over the years an abundance and high excess of seedlings in their native China. To replenish the dying stock of Fargesia, collectors, Nursery men and Botanist flooded to China collecting seedlings by the thousands. Over the years the Fargesia off spring showed a high number of variation with lots of inferior inbred plants. Twenty years on, Dutch plant breeders where able to produce artificial crosses between Fargesia and different clones of nitida to produce some extremely beautiful hybrids. -
The Fargesia nitida bamboo is an elegant forming a compact clump of erect to arching, purple-flushed green canes to 2 m high, with slender dark green leaves. This bamboo is clump forming and non invasive, can take full sun. 3 litre pots £22.50. Bamboo Information: In the twenty century Fargesia nitida and murieliae were the only two Fargesias varieties available in this country. They were perfect for small gardens, giving the touch of the oriental ambiance, clump forming, evergreen and non-invasive, suitable to be planted as a hedge, in large pots or as a specimen planted out. Bamboo itself has a hidden nick name called ‘Century‘ plant as it due to flower once in a century, a building DNA stimulates other bamboo of same genre to flower around the world at the same period, after years of seed production most mother plant will die. In the nineteen nineties both types of Fargesia entered their flowering period at the same time this produced over the years an abundance and high excess of seedlings in their native China. To replenish the dying stock of Fargesia, collectors, Nursery men and Botanist flooded to China collecting seedlings by the thousands. Over the years the Fargesia off spring showed a high number of variation with lots of inferior inbred plants. Twenty years on, Dutch plant breeders where able to produce artificial crosses between Fargesia and different clones of nitida to produce some extremely beautiful hybrids. -
This bamboo is vigorous upright columnar habit, expected final height 3.5 metres. This ornamental bamboo is defined by its large light coloured bracts, which will remain visible throughout the year, the leaf colour is bright green. The growth narrows at the base and are closely spaced. Very suitable for planting in a sunny spot as solitary or as an everygreen hedge. Bamboo Information: In the twenty century Fargesia nitida and murieliae were the only two Fargesias varieties available in this country. They were perfect for small gardens, giving the touch of the oriental ambiance, clump forming, evergreen and non-invasive, suitable to be planted as a hedge, in large pots or as a specimen planted out. Bamboo itself has a hidden nick name called ‘Century‘ plant as it due to flower once in a century, a building DNA stimulates other bamboo of same genre to flower around the world at the same period, after years of seed production most mother plant will die. In the nineteen nineties both types of Fargesia entered their flowering period at the same time this produced over the years an abundance and high excess of seedlings in their native China. To replenish the dying stock of Fargesia, collectors, Nursery men and Botanist flooded to China collecting seedlings by the thousands. Over the years the Fargesia off spring showed a high number of variation with lots of inferior inbred plants. Twenty years on, Dutch plant breeders where able to produce artificial crosses between Fargesia and different clones of nitida to produce some extremely beautiful hybrids. -
This colourful bamboo is evergreen and very hardy. It produces no runners and is therefore not invasive. In the summer it produces beautiful purple shoots, in winter it fades to black. Ideal as a specimen or a dense hedge in dappled shade. Grows to 2.5 metres . 7.5 litre pots £34.50. Bamboo Information In the twenty century Fargesia nitida and murieliae were the only two Fargesias varieties available in this country. They were perfect for small gardens, giving the touch of the oriental ambiance, clump forming, evergreen and non-invasive, suitable to be planted as a hedge, in large pots or as a specimen planted out. Bamboo itself has a hidden nick name called ‘Century‘ plant as it due to flower once in a century, a building DNA stimulates other bamboo of same genre to flower around the world at the same period, after years of seed production most mother plant will die. In the nineteen nineties both types of Fargesia entered their flowering period at the same time this produced over the years an abundance and high excess of seedlings in their native China. To replenish the dying stock of Fargesia, collectors, Nursery men and Botanist flooded to China collecting seedlings by the thousands. Over the years the Fargesia off spring showed a high number of variation with lots of inferior inbred plants. Twenty years on, Dutch plant breeders where able to produce artificial crosses between Fargesia and different clones of nitida to produce some extremely beautiful hybrids. -
Fargesia nitida 'Volcano' is a bulb shaped bushy bamboo with dense and fine foliage. Evergreen and very hardy, forms a beautiful contrast between the red, almost black canes and green leaves. Tolerates sun or dappled shade. 7.5 litre at £34.50 Bamboo Information In the twenty century Fargesia nitida and murieliae were the only two Fargesias varieties available in this country. They were perfect for small gardens, giving the touch of the oriental ambiance, clump forming, evergreen and non-invasive, suitable to be planted as a hedge, in large pots or as a specimen planted out. Bamboo itself has a hidden nick name called ‘Century‘ plant as it due to flower once in a century, a building DNA stimulates other bamboo of same genre to flower around the world at the same period, after years of seed production most mother plant will die. In the nineteen nineties both types of Fargesia entered their flowering period at the same time this produced over the years an abundance and high excess of seedlings in their native China. To replenish the dying stock of Fargesia, collectors, Nursery men and Botanist flooded to China collecting seedlings by the thousands. Over the years the Fargesia off spring showed a high number of variation with lots of inferior inbred plants. Twenty years on, Dutch plant breeders where able to produce artificial crosses between Fargesia and different clones of nitida to produce some extremely beautiful hybrids. -
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‘Winter Joy’ bamboo is decorative due to its dark green canes with red undertones. Very hardy, evergreen and not invasive. Grows to 3.5 metres. 7.5 metre £34.50. Bamboo Information: In the twenty century Fargesia nitida and murieliae were the only two Fargesias varieties available in this country. They were perfect for small gardens, giving the touch of the oriental ambiance, clump forming, evergreen and non-invasive, suitable to be planted as a hedge, in large pots or as a specimen planted out. Bamboo itself has a hidden nick name called ‘Century‘ plant as it due to flower once in a century, a building DNA stimulates other bamboo of same genre to flower around the world at the same period, after years of seed production most mother plant will die. In the nineteen nineties both types of Fargesia entered their flowering period at the same time this produced over the years an abundance and high excess of seedlings in their native China. To replenish the dying stock of Fargesia, collectors, Nursery men and Botanist flooded to China collecting seedlings by the thousands. Over the years the Fargesia off spring showed a high number of variation with lots of inferior inbred plants. Twenty years on, Dutch plant breeders where able to produce artificial crosses between Fargesia and different clones of nitida to produce some extremely beautiful hybrids. -
A colourful elegant small leafed bamboo which in spring can turn erect culms red. This is a new generation of bamboo from China. Ideal as a specimen or for creating a dense hedge, grows up to 2-3 metres. 3 litre pots £24.50, 7.5 lite pots £34.50, Fargesia Information: In the twenty century Fargesia nitida and murieliae were the only two Fargesias varieties available in this country. They were perfect for small gardens, giving the touch of the oriental ambiance, clump forming, evergreen and non-invasive, suitable to be planted as a hedge, in large pots or as a specimen planted out. Bamboo itself has a hidden nick name called ‘Century‘ plant as it due to flower once in a century, a building DNA stimulates other bamboo of same genre to flower around the world at the same period, after years of seed production most mother plant will die. In the nineteen nineties both types of Fargesia entered their flowering period at the same time this produced over the years an abundance and high excess of seedlings in their native China. To replenish the dying stock of Fargesia, collectors, Nursery men and Botanist flooded to China collecting seedlings by the thousands. Over the years the Fargesia off spring showed a high number of variation with lots of inferior inbred plants. Twenty years on, Dutch plant breeders where able to produce artificial crosses between Fargesia and different clones of nitida to produce some extremely beautiful hybrids.