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.
Bambusa 'Alphonse Karr' (Bamboo)
Bambusa 'Alphonse Karr' is a striking clumping bamboo admired for its golden yellow canes marked with green stripes. This tropical looking plant brings height, movement, and structure to gardens throughout New Zealand. The lush green foliage and colourful stems create a dramatic feature in landscapes. Bambusa 'Alphonse Karr' is ideal for gardeners wanting a fast growing bamboo that provides privacy, shelter, and a bold architectural effect.
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Bambusa Golden Goddess
Bambusa multiplex Golden Goddess is a variety of Bamboo grown for its colourful, golden stems and graceful, dark green, fern-like foliage. It typically grows to 2.5 m tall and 1 m wide in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. Bambusa Golden Goddess is commonly planted for privacy screening, grown as a backdrop for smaller plants, used as an informal hedge, included in a courtyard garden, or maintained in a container.
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