I'm checking on availability of these, but in the meantime, I thought it a swell idea to see how real live folks have done with real live plants.

Fargesia sp. 'Scabrida'

Himalayacalamus hookerianus

Phyllostachys aurea 'Holochrysa'

Pleistoblastus shibuyanus 'Tsuboi'

I'm in zone 7a/6b, and have had no trouble with Fargesia nitida for years in good and bad (for this species) conditions, so I'm not too worried about excessive heat in the summer for the Fargesia and Himalayacalamus. I can grow decent fuchsias, so my microclimate seems not too bad for heat-sensitive plants. My garden is light to moderate shade and has excellent air circulation. I expect to bring the Himalayacalamus indoors to a cool, bright spot, so winter hardiness is not an issue. I thank you all in advance for your experiences.