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Osmunda Regalis a robust, deciduous fern that thrives in moist environments, forming impressive clumps of bipinnate fronds reaching up to 2.5 meters tall. Its erect or arching fronds feature distinctive rusty-brown spore-bearing pinnae at the tips, adding an intriguing texture. In autumn, the foliage transforms to an attractive red-brown, enhancing garden interest. This fern’s tropical appearance makes it ideal for creating lush, naturalistic plantings in suitable wet conditions.
Other common names:
blooming fern
bog onion
buckhorn brake
common flowering fern
ditch fern
herb Christopher
hog onion
kidney fern
king fern
osmund royal
osmund the waterman
royal osmund fern
rusty fern
water fern
Phormium 'Cream Delight' is an elegant New Zealand flax featuring arching, sword-shaped leaves predominantly cream with dark green edges. This hardy evergreen shrub grows to about 1m in height and spread, thriving in well-drained soil under full sun. It produces striking, large, red, tubular flowers after 4 to 5 years. Ideal for borders or patios, it offers year-round visual interest. To control its spread, consider growing it in a pot. This versatile plant combines exotic appeal with manageable growth, perfect for gardeners seeking distinctive foliage.
- Garden care: Remove any unsightly leaves from the base as needed and flower spikes after they have bloomed. Protect from extended periods of frost. If the plant is in a container, you could bring it into a greenhouse or shed in winter, but remember to water occasionally to keep it moist.
Phormium Jester is an evergreen New Zealand flax renowned for its striking foliage, featuring bright tropical pink edges contrasted by lime green stripes. This hardy plant thrives in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun or partial shade, reaching about 1 meter in height. Its large, arching leaves provide year-round color and texture, making it an exceptional focal point in any garden. Easy to grow and versatile, Phormium Jester adds a bold, exotic touch that enhances landscape design with minimal maintenance.
- Soil Type Fertile, well drained soil.
- Pruning In late spring, remove any dead or damaged leaves and apply a mulch of well-rotted organic matter to stimulate new growth.
Phormium Sundowner, commonly known as Flax Lily, is an evergreen perennial prized for its striking architectural form. It forms large clumps of leathery, strap-shaped leaves in vibrant hues, adding bold colour and texture to sunny borders, gravel gardens, or containers. Growing to 1–1.5 metres in height and spread, this plant produces tall panicles of small, tubular flowers in summer, creating a dramatic focal point. Belonging to the Asphodelaceae family, Phormium Sundowner combines exotic appeal with robust growth, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking year-round interest and structure.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Containers
Pruning
Dead or damaged leaves may be removed in the spring
NOTE: This is a 'running' Bamboo, would recommend planting in large pots or using a Rootbarrier to contain.
Phyllostachys atrovaginata, known as Incense Bamboo, is a distinctive running bamboo prized for its large, stiff, and upright culms with a unique grooved pattern. This evergreen species features canes that grow thick relative to their height and typically bear two leafy branches per node. In warmer conditions or when rubbed, it emits a subtle, fragrant aroma, adding sensory appeal to its structural elegance. Ideal for temperate climates, it initially behaves like a clumping bamboo before spreading, making it a versatile choice for expert gardeners seeking both form and fragrance. Will tolerate very wet soil.
Maximum height can reach 10 m (33 ft) with a maximum culm diameter of 7.0 cm (2.7 in
NOTE: This is not a clumping Bamboo
Sasa Veitchii is a compact bamboo species native to Japan and Sakhalin, known for its dense clumps of slender, erect canes reaching up to 2.5 meters in height. This plant features broadly lance-shaped leaves that develop distinctive papery, light brown margins, adding unique texture to its foliage. With vigorously spreading rhizomes, Sasa Veitchii forms thick, rapidly expanding thickets ideal for ground cover or natural barriers. Its height ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 meters, with a spread of 2.5 to 4 meters, making it a versatile choice for woodland gardens or shaded borders requiring a resilient and visually intriguing bamboo.
Why Choose Our Best Selling Bamboo Plants?
Our best sellers represent the top cold-hardy clumping bamboo varieties trusted by UK gardeners. Whether you're looking for a fast-growing screen, a low-maintenance patio plant, or a rare collector's item, this collection brings together customer favourites known for their performance and beauty.
Bamboo in this range is ideal for creating privacy hedges, exotic garden zones, or growing in pots for smaller spaces. All varieties are selected to thrive in the UK’s changing climate—from southern counties to the frosty highlands of Scotland.
FAQs
The best time to plant hardy bamboo in the UK is spring or early autumn. This allows the bamboo to establish roots before winter or summer heat. While bamboo can be planted almost any time of the year, avoiding frozen ground is crucial.
YES. We specifically only sell bamboo plants which are capable of surviving the harsh climate we experience here in North East Scotland. We often see temperatures plummet to below -15 degrees celsius each winter. The only bamboo plant here at the nursery which we watch when temperatures are set to get to these extreme sub-zero temperatures is the beautifulChimonobambusa Tumidissinoda. We specifically keep this one in containers so it can be given some extra protection in these circumstances. It is hardy to minus 13 degrees celcius - probably fine for 95% of the UK! Such a beautiful bamboo, it is a must for us to have so the extra care is well worth it!
YES! We specialise in the specific genus of bamboo called FARGESIA. ALL Fargesia bamboo are classified as clumping / non-invasive / non-running. Fargesia bamboo have a pachymorph rhizome system which means that they have clumping roots. This means the root system stays in one area and doesn’t travel far (like running bamboo does). So, you don’t have to worry about barriers and the bamboo taking over your neighbour’s garden. Fargesia bamboo are also classified as 'short-medium' height bamboo, most of them will mature under 12ft / 4 metres.
YES! All the hardy varieties of bamboo we supply are evergreen, they keep their leaves all year round. They do however naturally shed around 10-15% of their leaves between Autumn and Spring allowing for fresh new leaves to come through from Spring into Summer. You will therefore see an amount of yellow fallen leaves at the base of your bamboo plant, this provides the plant with essential nutrients for the following growing season so it is best left to naturally mulch around the roots.
Although all our bamboo plants are very hardy, young plants can benefit from winter protection during their first winter especially when relatively juvenille. This can be a form of wind protection or some horticultural fleece loosly wrapped over the plant. Some mature plants can suffer some winter damage to the top growth but they are usually fully root hardy and will recover the following growing season.
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