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cheap bamboo plants

Looking to buy cheap bamboo plants in New Zealand? You’ve come to the right place. Bamboo is a fast-growing, versatile plant that brings beauty, privacy, and a touch of the exotic to your garden or home — and you don't have to break the bank to enjoy it. Whether you’re after lush screening, elegant feature plants, or hardy options for pots and borders, we offer a wide selection of bamboo varieties at affordable prices. Explore our range to find the perfect cheap bamboo plants for your space.

Pleioblastus viridistriatus

Pleioblastus viridistriatus is a striking ornamental bamboo admired for its vibrant green and yellow striped foliage. The colourful leaves create year round interest and bring texture, movement, and brightness to garden spaces. This low growing bamboo forms dense clumps that are ideal for adding contrast and structure to landscape designs.

Buy Pleioblastus viridistriatus

From $136.04

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate

Plant type: Shrubs

Height: 75 cm

Spread: 90 cm

Garden uses: Borders, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock, Tropical

Phyllostachys nigra

Phyllostachys nigra, commonly known as Black Bamboo, is one of the more elegant and interesting bamboo varieties. It features erect, black stems that host a canopy of lush, dark green leaves. New stems emerge cream-green before aging to black.

Buy Phyllostachys nigra

From $387.55

Suited to regions: Subtropical

Plant type: Shrubs

Height: 3.00 m

Spread: 2.00 m

Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen

Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical

Why Choose Cheap Bamboo Plants?

Cheap bamboo plants are a fantastic choice for gardeners who want value without sacrificing style or function. Bamboo is incredibly easy to grow in most Kiwi climates, thriving in everything from sunny decks to shady borders. Its dense foliage makes it perfect for privacy hedges or windbreaks, while many varieties remain manageable and compact, ideal for small spaces.

Choosing affordable bamboo doesn’t mean compromising on quality. Our cheap bamboo plants are well-established and ready to thrive in your garden. Plus, bamboo is known for rapid growth — so your investment pays off quickly, giving you instant impact.

Popular Varieties of Affordable Bamboo

We stock a wide range of cheap bamboo plants, making it easy to match the variety with your gardening goals. If you’re after a graceful and non-invasive bamboo for hedging, Bambusa Golden Goddess is a top pick. Its fine leaves and manageable height make it perfect for tidy screens or garden features.

Looking for a striking statement plant? Phyllostachys nigra, commonly known as Black Bamboo, is prized for its elegant, ebony-coloured stems. It’s an affordable way to add drama to contemporary landscape designs.

For gardeners who need compact, clumping bamboo that suits smaller spaces, Bambusa 'Wang Tsai' (Bamboo) offers lush foliage and is easy to grow in a pot or border. If you want a cold-hardy, fountain-shaped option, Fargesia nitida (Fountain Bamboo) is ideal — perfect for urban gardens or exposed sites.

Planting and Caring for Cheap Bamboo

Most cheap bamboo plants are low-maintenance once established. Choose a spot with well-drained soil and good light for best results. Bamboo appreciates regular watering in the first summer while it settles in, but once established, it copes well with dry spells. Mulching around the roots keeps your bamboo happy and thriving.

For indoor spaces, consider pairing outdoor bamboo with stylish houseplants like Dracaena sanderiana, which adds green flair to your lounge or office while harmonising with bamboo’s architectural lines.