The 7 Best Bamboo Ornamental Plants to Grow
Bamboo ornamental plants are amazing leafy plants popular for both indoor and outdoor gardening. These outstanding ornamental bamboo varieties offer a range of sizes, colors, and growth habits that are way better than the normal varieties.
In this article, we will explore 6 of the best bamboo ornamental varieties and each color, style, and beauty to enhance gardens and indoor spaces.
Golden Bamboo
Golden Bamboo reaches heights of 3-4 m (10-13 ft) and has striking golden-yellow canes and dense growth. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil.
We tried this bamboo and found that it is ideal for creating natural privacy screens, this ornamental bamboo variety is also a popular fast-growing shrub like most Bamboo varieties. Be aware that one of the problems with Bamboo plants is that they can be Invasive.
Black Bamboo
Black Bamboo grows up to 5-8 m (16-26 ft) and has unique, dark-colored canes that mature from green to a deep black. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. This ornamental plant is perfect for adding a dramatic touch to landscapes and works well as a standalone plant or in grouped plantings.
Himalayan Weeping Bamboo
This ornamental bamboo is perfect for creating a serene, Asian-inspired garden or as an elegant feature in a shaded corner of the landscape. Himalayan Weeping Bamboo is growing to about 3-4 m (10-13 ft) tall and features thin canes and green leafy foliage. When planting and growing Bamboo you need to provide it with partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Buddha Belly Bamboo
Buddha Belly Bamboo, growing to about 4-6 m (13-20 ft), is unique for its bulging, "belly-like" canes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. This bamboo is perfect for adding an exotic touch to gardens and is also popular as a potted plant for patios or indoor spaces.
Arrow Bamboo
Arrow Bamboo, reaching about 3-4 m (10-13 ft), is known for its upright growth and broad, dark green leaves. It thrives in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, similar to a lot of other Bamboo species which makes it an excellent choice for creating dense screens or hedges. This variety is also suitable for container gardening, adding a touch of elegance to patios and balconies or as an ornamental bush.
Blue Bamboo
Blue Bamboo, reaching up to 3-6 m (10-20 ft), is prized for its striking blue canes and delicate foliage. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. This ornamental bamboo adds a unique color contrast to vegetative spaces and is perfect as a plant for Japanese gardens, for creating a focal point or as part of a mixed border.
Chinese Dwarf Bamboo
Chinese dwarf bamboo (Pleioblastus fortunei) is a fast-growing, evergreen grass characterized by its variegated leaves with cream-white and green stripes. This compact species, typically reaching heights of 0,9m - 1,5m (3 - 5 ft), is commonly used in landscaping for ground cover, privacy screens, or as a decorative element in gardens.
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Golden Bamboo: Golden bamboo - Wikipedia
Black Bamboo: Phyllostachys nigra - Wikipedia
Buddha Belly Bamboo: How to Grow and Care for Buddha Belly Bamboo (thespruce.com)
Blue Bamboo: Bambusa chungii 'Barbelletta' (Blue Bamboo) (gardenia.net)
Arrow Bamboo: Pseudosasa japonica - Wikipedia
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