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Plant Finder found 2003 plants

BAMBOO Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Aureocaulis

Crookstem bamboo, Yellow-groove bamboo.

Sulphur yellow canes with occasional green stripes near the bases

Medium

£50.00

BAMBOO Phyllostachys aureosulcata spectabilis

Crookstem bamboo

Colourful and robust with golden canes, green grooved and sometimes burnished red in young growth. Fully hardy and best grown in the open so the full spectacle of these brilliantly coloured stems can be properly seen

Medium

£50.00

BAMBOO Phyllostachys bissettii

David Bisset bamboo

Fully hardy species. Splits from canes used for weaving in China. White striping on the culm

Medium

£50.00

Large

£65.00

Collect Only
Unfortunately this plant is too big to be sent by courier
It can only be purchased direct from the nursery.

BAMBOO Phyllostachys flexuosa

Tall growing bamboo with edible young shoots in spring and green canes. A good screening bamboo which, although it is fairly slow to form large clumps is not very invasive

Medium

£50.00

Available Early Spring 2027
Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

BAMBOO Pleioblastus variegatus

(Arundinaria fortunei) - low tufted species forming dense thickets. Suitable for rock garden, 2-3' tall, silver variegated

2 to 3 Litre

£19.00

BAMBOO Pleioblastus viridistriatus

(Arundinaria auricoma) - very hardy bamboo growing up to 3 feet with purplish green canes and bright yellow and green foliage. Ideal for landscaping

2 to 3 Litre

£19.00

BAMBOO Pseudosasa japonica

The hardiest and most commonly used hedging bamboo which has seeded and died out in many Cornish gardens over recent years

3 Litre

£30.00

Large

£65.00

BAMBOO Sasa palmata 'Nebulosa'

Medium sized bamboo with broad palmate leaves, growing up to 6-7' tall. Makes an excellent hedge or windbreak. New shoots form a favourite food for pandas

2 to 3 Litre

£17.50

Unavailable

BAMBOO Sasa ramosa

(Arundinaria vagans) - quick spreading hardy and dense bamboo with attractive light green new shoots and leaves. Grows to a maximum of 3 feet

2 to 3 Litre

£17.50

BAMBOO Sasa tsuboiana

Grows to about 5 feet eventually in a dense round clump and is totally hardy. Less vigorous than S. palmata and less invasive. The leaf edges show some bleaching in winter

2 to 3 Litre

£20.00

BAMBOO Sasa veitchii

Stems up to a maximum of 4 feet

2 to 3 Litre

£20.00

BAMBOO Shibataea kumasaca

Dwarf and compact in habit this bamboo has distinct zig-zag canes and make excellent ground-cover growing eventually only to 3-4 feet

2 to 3 Litre

£25.00

Available Early Spring 2027
Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

BAMBOO Yushania anceps

(Arundinaria anceps) - ideal for screens and hedging although fairly rampant. Grows up to 3-3.5 metres and will withstand strong winds

3 Litre

£25.00

Unavailable

BAPTISIA australis

Clear blue lupin-like flowers and attractive deep green leaves

2 Litre

£14.50

Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

BAPTISIA australis 'Purple Smoke'

Purple 'pea' flowers on dark stems. A hardy variety with delicate leaves

2 Litre

£15.00

Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

BAPTISIA 'Dutch Chocolate'

Velvety purplish-chocolate pea-like flowers

2 Litre

£15.00

Unavailable

BAPTISIA 'Lemon Meringue'

Robust, upright perennial with glaucous leaves and bright yellow, pea-like flowers

2 Litre

£15.00

Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

BERBERIDOPSIS corallina

Woody climber from moist woodland in Chile. Coral-red flowers.

2 to 3 Litre

£30.00

Available again from OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2026
Dispatch will take place anytime from early October through to late November as stock becomes available.

BERBERIS darwinii

Darwin's barberry

Bright orange flowers

2 to 3 Litre

£16.50

BERBERIS insignis

Forms a dense clump of erect yellowish stems. Dense flower clusters followed by black berries

2 Litre

£35.00

Unavailable

BERBERIS julianae

Wintergreen barberry

Dense evergreen with spiny prickles and scented yellow flowers. A good hedging plant

2 to 3 Litre

£16.50

BERBERIS x ottawensis 'Superba'

Yellow flowers, purple foliage, strong grower

2 to 3 Litre

£16.50

BERBERIS thunbergii

Japanese barberry

Green leaves changing to orange-red in autumn. Suitable for hedges

2 to 3 Litre

£16.50

BERBERIS thunbergii 'Admiration'

Japanese barberry

Compact, low growing variety with lovely orange-red leaves with a yellow edge. Good orange autumn colour

2 to 3 Litre

£16.50

BERBERIS thunbergii 'Atropurpurea'

Japanese barberry

Best purple foliage berberis

2 to 3 Litre

£16.50

BERBERIS thunbergii 'Atropurpurea-nana'

Japanese barberry

Dwarf purple berberis

1.5 to 2 Litre

£16.50

BERBERIS thunbergii 'Aurea'

Japanese barberry

Bright gold foliage

2 to 3 Litre

£16.50

Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

BERBERIS thunbergii 'Red Chief'

Japanese barberry

Deep reddish purple leaves on bright red stems

2 to 3 Litre

£16.50

BERBERIS thunbergii 'Rose Glow'

Japanese barberry

Leaves of young shoots purple, mottled silvery pink and bright rose, becoming purple later

2 to 3 Litre

£16.50

BERBERIS verruculosa

Leaves are dark green on top and grey-white underneath. Golden yellow flowers in late spring.

2 to 3 Litre

£16.50

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