GIANT Golden Bamboo - Growing Phyllostachys vivax 'Aureocaulis' in UK Gardens

Today's video is all about growing the biggest GIANT golden timber bamboo possible in UK gardens - Phyllostachys vivax Aureocaulis (also available in green plus interesting forms like 'Huangwenzhu Inversa'). This is a fast-growing evergreen exotic plant with real impact, perfect for a jungle or tropical style garden here in the UK. I look at why this is such an amazing plant, how I use it in the garden, touch on how to grow your own giant bamboo (positioning, watering & fertilising) plus why root / rhizome barrier is important for controlling a plant with the potential to be invasive. It's worth all the effort though, a mature vivax is an amazing sight and bamboo shooting season is one of the highlights of the gardening year! Check the link below for my full guide on growing giant bamboo in the UK and colder climate countries:
'How to Grow Giant Bamboo - 5 Tips for Cooler Climates'
• How to Grow Giant Bamb...
0:00 Intro
1:05 Fargesia robusta 'Campbell' - A non-invasive clumping bamboo
1:53 Phyllostachys vivax 'Aureocaulis' - a hardy giant golden bamboo
3:21 Fargesia bamboos for green fast-growing screening
3:46 Vivax 'Aureocaulis' A structural statement plant with attitude!
6:27 Clumping Fargesia bamboos vs. Phyllostachys Runners
7:19 Bamboo planting tips for growing giant culms / canes
8:26 Using bamboo rhizome barrier to control invasive bamboo roots
9:26 Phyllostachys vivax 'Aureocaulis' - My favourite UK timber bamboo
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