Nandina domestica or Sacred Bamboo has colourful red and green foliage which makes this a very effective accent plant.
Small, white flowers are followed by red berries: the flowers being fairly insignificant, but the berries are marvellously ornamental.
Nandina domestica is however generally grown for its foliage.
They are very good for the rear of borders or amongst other shrubs and be kept clipped as a low hedge.
Although not a bamboo as such, Sacred Bamboo is an excellent addition for any oriental garden design.