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Bamboos and Grasses
| | Arundo donax versicolor
|  | Bamboo-like grass with huge white striped green foliage and purple spikes in autumn. Height from 2-5m Grows best in moist conditions in full sun. Cut back hard each year in the spring. Dies back to ground level and should be able to take temperatures as low as minus 8 degrees as long as it is mulched very well to keep the frost away from the roots. |
| | Price each - £9.50 | | |
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| | Cortaderia richardii
|  | Densely tufted, clump-forming perennial grass with long narrow, leathery, green leaves, and tall stems of dense, silvery or yellowish white plumes. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers August to September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting. |
| | Price each - £8.95 | | |
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| | Fargesia muriela Rufa
|  | A hardy evergreen bamboo reaching to about 3-3.5m in height. With a spread of around 1.5m. In spring and early summer, the new shoots are clothed with wine-tinged sheaths, which drop off to reveal olive-green, polished canes. Great for the smaller gardens or for growing in pots. Hardy to about minus 15°C. Will in time make a lovely bushy clump. |
| | Price each - £12.95 | | |
| | Fargesia murielae Bimbo
(Umbrella Bamboo)
(Not currently in stock)
|  | A hardy small bamboo with thin leaves reaching a height in the region of 1.5m. Ideal for container cultivation or for planting where space is limited. Makes a great plant for the Japanese garden. Plant in full sun or part shade in a well drained soil with plenty of compost added. Water well in dry weather until established. |
| | Price each - £12.95 |
| | Fargesia nitida
(Fountain Bamboo)
(Not currently in stock)
|  | A slow growing hardy bamboo from Central China that forms a dense clump of erect dark purple-green canes that are lined with purple-brown colouring. Height up to 5m with a spread of 1.5m. Grow in fertile, moisture retentive soil and prefers partial shade. |
| | Price each - £10.95 |
| | Luzulu sylvatica Select
(Greater Woodrush)
|  | A densely tufted evergreen grass with narrow, glossy, deep green leaves and clusters of open chestnut-brown flowers. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers April to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting. |
| | Price each - £5.50 | | |
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| | Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
|  | A clump-forming perennial with narrow, curving, almost black leaves. Clusters of pale purplish white flowers followed by dark blue-black fruit. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers July to August. Fruits August. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting. |
| | Price each - £5.95 | | |
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| | Phyllostachys aurea
(Golden bamboo)
(Not currently in stock)
|  | A fast growing hardy bamboo that is reliable and non invasive. Produces yellow canes in full sun. In a shady situation these canes will be green. Grows to 6-8m with very straight culms. This is the best bamboo for hedging but is also good as a specimen plant. Makes a good tub plant but will need regular feeding. |
| | Price each - £20.00 |
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| | Phyllostachys aureosulcata aureocaulis
|  | A stunning, hardy, clump forming bamboo with completely yellow culms streaked with green at its base. New culms turn a superb purple colour when exposed to the sun. Height 5-8m. Plant in fertile, moisture retentive soil in full sun or light shade in a sheltered position. |
| | Price each - £32.00 | | |
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| | Phyllostachys aureosulcata Spectabilis
(Yellow Grove Bamboo)
|  | A stunning variety with yellow and green canes and young shoots a superb purple colour. Height 5-8m. Plant in a sheltered site in sun or light shade and add organic matter when planting. Feed and water well in the growing season. Can be grown in large tubs and pots. |
| | Price each - £17.95 | | |
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| | Phyllostachys nigra
(Black Bamboo)
|  | A very popular hardy black stemmed bamboo. The young shoots start green and then gradually turn black in the sun. Forms a non-running clump 6-8m high in good conditions. Plant in a sheltered site away from strong winds, in a good fertile, moisture retentive soil. Add plenty of organic matter when planting. Feed and water well in the summer. 10 LITRE |
| | Price each - £30.00 | | |
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| | Phyllostachys nigra
(Black bamboo)
|  | A very popular hardy black stemmed bamboo. The young shoots start green and then gradually turn black in the sun. Forms a non running clump 6-8m high in good conditions. Plant in a sheltered site away from strong winds, in a good fertile, moisture retentive soil. Add plenty of organic matter when planting. Feed and water well in the summer. 2 LITRE SIZE |
| | Price each - £19.95 | | |
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| | Phyllostachys nigra
(Black Bamboo)
|  | A very popular hardy black stemmed bamboo. The young shoots start green and then gradually turn black in the sun. Forms a non running clump 6-8m high in good conditions. Plant in a sheltered site away from strong winds, in a good fertile, moisture retentive soil. Add plenty of organic matter when planting. Feed and water well in the summer. 7.5 LITRE SIZE |
| | Price each - £23.00 | | |
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| | Phyllostachys vivax aureocaulis
|  | A hardy tall growing bamboo with yellow culms streaked with green at the internodes. In perfect growing conditions can reach 6-10 m. Grow in rich, fertile, moisture retentive soil in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. A stunning, large clump forming variety. |
| | Price each - £55.00 | | |
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| | Phyllostachys vivax aureocaulis
|  | A tremendous batch of these lovely bamboos. Limited nos so please be quick. Only in small pots but great size and really good value for money. |
| | Price each - £21.00 | | |
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| | Phyllostachys vivax huanvenzhu
(Not currently in stock)
|  | This is one of the most cold hardy timber bamboos. Shoots can be eaten and is very fast growing. Large leaves can give it a tropical look. Can grow very tall perhaps in excess of 15m. The green canes have yellow grooves at the internodes. |
| | Price each - £35.95 |
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| | Podocarpus elongatus
(Breede River yellow wood)
(Not currently in stock)
|  | Evergreen slow-growing tree from South Africa. Grey-green narrow leaves, and peeling grey/brown bark. Height in the region of 3-6m or more in the right conditions. Will tolerate sandy soil. Plant in well-drained soil,in full sun. Protect from severe cold winds, and hard frost. Bears red cones in autumn. |
| | Price each - £9.50 |
| | Pseudosasa japonica
(Arrow Bamboo)
|  | A fast growing hardy bamboo with large dark green leaves and long straight culms. Height in the region of 5-6m and spreads fast to form a large clump of wind resistant growth. One of the best bamboos to use as a hedge. Plant in well drained but moisture retentive soil and feed and water well in the summer. |
| | Price each - £14.95 | | |
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| | Semiarundinaria makinoi
|  | One of the more compact Semiarundinarias reaching around 5m. Prefers to be planted in a moisture retentive soil in full sun. Feed well and keep well watered until established. The culms are green turning reddish brown with age. |
| | Price each - £22.50 | | |
| | Sollya heterophylla
(Blue bell creeper)
(Not currently in stock)
|  | This Australian evergreen climber has beautiful bell shaped blue flowers from early summer to autumn followed by blue berries. Makes a lovely conservatory plant or can be grown outside in very mild areas. Hardy to minus 5 degrees when established. Grow in fertile, humus rich but well drained soil in full sun to light shade. |
| | Price each - £7.95 |
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Breage, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9PS
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