The unexpected joy of growing Giant Bamboo

I planted Giant Bamboo without expecting much and it's become one of the most satisfying things in my garden. exceptional tensile strength in the cane structure is something I couldn't have predicted from looking at it in a nursery. You only understand it once the plant is established and performing.

I keep it in a focal point specimen in a large container which is perfect for it. watering heavily in the first season to establish the root system was the thing I got lucky getting right early. cane hardening and leafing out through summer stopped me in my tracks the first time I saw it. running bamboo spreading beyond its intended boundary is a real thing — just check regularly and deal with it quickly.