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  • BAMBOO Phyllostachys bissettii
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    BAMBOO Phyllostachys bissettii

    Commonly known as David Bisset bamboo

     AWARD
    Fully hardy species. Splits from canes used for weaving in China. White striping on the culm
    Large
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    7.5 to 10 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Collect Only
    £65.00 each 
    Collect Only - Unfortunately this plant is too big to be sent by courier
    It can only be purchased direct from the nursery.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
    • Architectural interest
    • Good to know
      Late-season shoots continue growing into autumn giving second period of growth. Excellent for hedging. Wind (not salt) tolerant.
    • Place of origin
      Introduced in 1941 from Chengdu, Sichuan, China by David Bisset, Savannah, Georgia, USA.
    • Evergreen
      Dark-green dense foliage which appears fresh all year. Dense canopy.
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Lanceolate
    • Height
      6m (20ft)
    • Spread
      Indefinite.
    • Bamboo
      Very vigorous, spreading bamboo with grey-green, slightly arching canes.
    • Tall Shrub
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
      Dappled shade
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      6m (20ft)
      bamboo - guide for size not form Average Person
        indefinite.
       
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    Garden Goodies
    Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots. Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
    Tie in slate labels
    £10.00
    Garden Goodies
    These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen. Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
    Stick in slate labels
    £10.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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