Grasses and bamboo at Edwards Garden Centres
Architectural Statement Plants

Grasses & Bamboo

16 varieties of architectural plants grown locally at our Staffordshire nurseries. Bold foliage and structural form for year-round garden interest.

Architectural Plants for Year-Round Structure

Architectural plants bring structure, drama and year-round interest to any garden. Our collection of grasses, bamboo and statement plants includes bold Cordyline palms, colourful Phormium, elegant Fargesia bamboo, dramatic Yucca and the exotic Dracaena Dragon Tree.

These are the plants that give your garden its bones -- the structural anchors that look good in every season, whether frosted in winter or basking in summer sun. Many are evergreen, providing constant form when other plants have died back.

All of our architectural plants are grown at our nurseries in Eccleshall and Stone, ensuring they are hardened off and ready to perform in Staffordshire gardens from day one.

Our Grasses & Bamboo Collection

Cordyline

Cabbage Palm

7 varieties

Striking spiky foliage in greens, reds, purples and lime. Hardy evergreen architectural plants that make a bold statement in borders and containers alike.

Cordyline australis
Cordyline australis 'Torbay Dazzler'
Cordyline australis 'Torbay Red'
Cordyline Festival Lime
Cordyline Festival Burgundy
Cordyline Lime Passion
Cordyline Atlantic Green

Phormium

New Zealand Flax

4 varieties

Bold, strap-shaped leaves in vibrant colours. Tough, architectural evergreens that provide structure and drama throughout the year.

Phormium tenax 'Evening Glow'
Phormium tenax 'Jester'
Phormium tenax 'Pink Stripe'
Phormium tenax 'Yellow Wave'

Yucca

Yucca

3 varieties

Dramatic sword-shaped foliage for a structural focal point. Drought tolerant once established and surprisingly hardy in Staffordshire gardens.

Yucca gloriosa 'Variegata'
Yucca elephantipes
Yucca gloriosa 'Colour Guard'

Dracaena

Dragon Tree

1 variety

The iconic Dragon Tree brings exotic, sculptural form to sheltered gardens and conservatories. A real talking point.

Dracaena draco

Fargesia

Bamboo

1 variety

Elegant clump-forming bamboo that stays where you plant it. Perfect for screening, adding movement and creating a tranquil, rustling backdrop.

Fargesia Rufa

Design Ideas for Architectural Plants

Container Planting

Cordyline and Phormium make stunning centrepieces in large pots by doorways, on patios or flanking entrance paths.

Screening & Privacy

Fargesia bamboo creates a beautiful, evergreen natural screen without the invasive spreading of running bamboo species.

Focal Points

A single Yucca or Dracaena can create a dramatic focal point in gravel gardens, Mediterranean-style planting or modern designs.

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Add Structure to Your Garden

Our team can help you select the right architectural plants for your garden's style, size and conditions. Pop in or give us a call.

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Percy - Garden Expert

40 years of growing wisdom

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Afternoon! Percy here. Been pottering around gardens for over 40 years now, and there's not much I haven't seen. What can I help you with today - got a poorly plant, planning a new border, or just fancy a chat about what's looking good this season?

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