Phyllostachys bissetii 10-12 litre pot

Phyllostachys bissetii – Bisset's Bamboo (10–12 Litre Pot)

Phyllostachys bissetii, commonly known as Bisset's Bamboo, is one of the hardiest and most reliable screening bamboos available in the UK. Its dense, upright canes and lush evergreen foliage create an elegant, fast-growing screen that provides privacy and a sense of calm throughout the year.

Key Features

• Dense, upright growth habit – excellent for creating tall privacy screens and windbreaks
• Lush, narrow evergreen leaves provide year-round coverage
• One of the hardiest Phyllostachys varieties – reliable in exposed UK gardens
• Supplied in a 10–12 litre pot – well-established and ready to grow away quickly
• Running bamboo – spreads vigorously; use a root barrier for contained planting
• Attractive green canes age to yellow-green – ornamental as well as functional

Growing Conditions

• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained; tolerates most soils
• Hardiness: Fully hardy (RHS H6) – one of the most cold-tolerant bamboos available
• Ultimate height: 4–6m in good conditions
• Spacing: Plant 1–1.5m apart for a dense screen; use root barrier to control spread

Supplied as a premium, nursery-grown specimen – ideal for gardeners seeking a fast, elegant, and low-maintenance screening solution.