Clumping Black Bamboo | Fargesia nitida 'Black Pearl'

Clumping Black Bamboo | Fargesia nitida 'Black Pearl'If you're after a non invasive, clumping bamboo, then this variety is the one you're after. With its upright, glossy stems shimmering in hues somewhere between midnight purple and obsidian black, 'Black Pearl' is vigorous yet elegant, impactful but easygoing. The dramatic culms (which grow to a maximum height of around four metres) contrast brilliantly with the bluish green, lanceolate foliage, with each delicate leaf growing to just under 10cm in

so if you want to attract more wildlife to your garden

like the alps

no matter how limited you are on space

usually identified by a rougher area and the tip or point of the bulb upwards

juicy berries

hakonechloas (Japanese forest grasses) and hostas

you only need the one plant in order to bear a good crop of fruit (which is ready to harvest from the end of summer into early autumn)

Another standout feature of this variety is its disease resistance

sweet undertones

the blooms will arrive in the month of February or use the containers outdoors for fragrant delights along paths and patio areas

most varieties of Narcissi prefer pH neutral soils

and reminiscent of the frilly