Bamboo for deep shade?

Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

I have a very shady spot in the garden where nothing wants to grow. What I would really like to fill the space with is a bamboo in a container. Most bamboos like partial shade but does anyone know of any that will put up with practically no sunlight at all? Thanks.

7 Sep, 2009

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Bamboo

No, there aren't any bamboos that will tolerate that situation. There are other things that might grow there though - how big is the area and is it dry as well as shady?

7 Sep, 2009

Weatherwise

thanks! Fairly small area against a brick wall about 8ft x 8ft. Will need regular watering!

7 Sep, 2009

Bamboo

For shrubs, look at Box, some Elaeagnus varieties (large shrub), Ruscus, Sarcococca, Symphoricarpos. Perennials: Anemone, Lamium, Saxifraga umbrosa, Ferns: Asplenium, Polypodium. These all tolerate dry shade. There's a whole other list for moister shade though...

7 Sep, 2009

Weatherwise

thanks for the tips.

7 Sep, 2009

Seaburngirl

I have 3 bamboos in deep shade under the beech tree but I cant remember their names. I will take pictures soon and then that might give you some ideas. they have been there for 11 years now.

7 Sep, 2009

Weatherwise

great, thanks :)

7 Sep, 2009

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