Nandina domestica
Chinese sacred bamboo, Heavenly bamboo, Nanten
- Height × spread
- 0.6m – 1.5m × 0.5m – 1.2m
- Position
- Tolerates full sun, likes part shade, tolerates light shade
Availability
Generally available in Spring & Autumn
Many plants are seasonal. Call 01234 567890 to check current stock.
About this plant
Heavenly by name and colourful by nature, this late spring flowering evergreen shrub has it all and is incredibly popular. The feathery foliage arches gracefully, maturing from red or purple to green in summer, with warm autumnal shades and clusters of tiny red berries. Grows to a height/spread of 1.5m. A great choice to add a blaze of colour which lasts year round, a contrast to other plants.
- Flower colour
- White
- Foliage colour
- Green, Pink, Red, White, Yellow
- Fruit colour
- Red
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Bell, Dome, Fan
- Height
- 0.6m – 1.5m
- Spread
- 0.5m – 1.2m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Winter garden, Small scale garden, Exotic garden
- Sun or shade
- Tolerates full sun, likes part shade, tolerates light shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil, Dry soil, Drought resistant
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, most are hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Wall cover, Ground cover, Structural, Architectural
- Maintenance
- Easycare – low/no maintenance
- Hazards
- Yes, some poisonous
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water in dry periods
Established plants in the ground can cope with 7-10 days of dryness, and shrubs often manage 2 to 3 weeks. Water one section of the garden thoroughly each day rather than a little everywhere. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather.
Spring - mid-late · Planting
Trim the plant
Trim the plant to give it a general tidy. This includes removing any lengthy or awkward shoots that make the plant look visually less attractive. Remove any spent flower heads at the same time.
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