ornamental bamboo plants
Ornamental bamboo plants add a touch of elegance and serenity to any New Zealand garden, patio, or landscape. Loved for their lush foliage, graceful stems, and architectural form, these versatile bamboos provide year-round interest and can be used as specimen plantings, privacy screens, hedges, or even in decorative pots. With a wide range of sizes and colourful varieties available, there’s an ornamental bamboo suitable for every gardening project—whether you’re seeking vibrant gold stems, striking black canes, or delicate fountain-like growth. Explore our nursery’s curated selection of ornamental bamboo plants and discover which types thrive best in local conditions.
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. It typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It does require shelter and frost protection when young and will not tolerate poorly drained soils. This Bamboo makes for an impressive feature alongside a wall or fence, and is generally grown as a cluster, included in Oriental gardens, or used for screening. It is a running Bamboo, so root containment may be required.
From $387.55
Dracaena sanderiana
Dracaena sanderiana, commonly known as Lucky Bamboo, is a stunning indoor plant grown for its lovely form and lush foliage. The fresh green leaves are borne on upright stems that can be moulded and twisted into various forms as they grow. It typically grows to 70 cm in height and 40 cm in width, but is often kept to smaller sizes when grown indoors. Lucky Bamboo is commonly grown as a potted plant and is well-suited to home and office environments, or anywhere an attractive feature plant is desired.
From $50.99
