Sasa veitchii
Veitch's bamboo
Bamboos never look their best in winter because the cold, drying winds will often scorch their leaves. In late spring however, new canes will appear bearing a fresh batch of lush foliage.
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: fast-growing
- Hardiness: fully hardy
This bamboo is unusual in that the leaves are a glossy green throughout the summer, but in the autumn they start to dry out at the margins to create a straw-coloured variegated appearance. - Garden care: Plant in a large container or surround the roots with a non-perishable barrier that restricts the plant's spread.