Four Hot And Heavy Heavenly Bamboos

No, not real bamboos, we're talking about Heavenly Bamboo or Nandina. Nandina domestica is a part shade to part sun loving evergreen shrub with bamboo-like foliage. It's hardy and should make it through the average westcoast winter without any too many problems. In harsh winters it may defoliate, but usually re-leafs in the spring. In areas of severe or extended cold, winter protection is recommended.
Nandina is not invasive and does not take-over the garden. It's actually a very well behaved plant and grows more more as a loose clump than a large spreading shrub.It is an excellent understory or woodland plant and can also be used in containers.

Ultimately, nandinas are very popular plants because of their attractive foliage. Delicate and airy throughout the year, many varieties turn brilliant shades of yellow, orange, red or burgundy in fall Small white flowers and tiny red berries add further interest.

Four interesting Nandina varieties include:

Gulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo
Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream'
This hardy shrub displays attractive foliage in all seasons. Intense red new growth and fall colour is its signature. Ideal fo ruse around foundations or in mixed borders. Small white flowers bloom in late spring and summer. Moderately fast growing to 3.5ft tall and 3ft wide. Has a dense, mounded form. Needs regular watering, more often in extreme heat. Virtually pest and disease free. Hardy to zone 6.

Sienna Sunrise Heavenly Bamboo
Nandina domestica 'Sienna Sunrise'
This heavenly bamboo has intense fiery red new foliage that cools to lush green in summer. Red highlights appear in fall and winter. Occasionally produces small white flowers in spring. Sienna Sunrise is a perfect choice for high profile accents or nooks in the landscape. Plant on mass for vibrant colour. Evergreen. Grows 3-4ft in height and 2ft wide. Full sun in cooler climates or part sun is recommended. Needs regular watering, more often in extreme heat. Hardy to zone 6.

Plum Passion Heavenly Bamboo
Nandina domestica 'Plum Passion'
Plum Passion is a relatively new Nandina with beautiful plum to deep red coloured new foliage in spring and summer. winter colour is a reddish purple. Evergreen to semi-evergreen depending on the harshness of winter. White flowers appear in late spring and summer. A moderate grower 4-5ft tall and 3ft in width. Full sun in cooler climate or part sun/shade in other locations. Needs regular watering, more often in extreme heat. Hardy to zone 6.

Harbor Belle Heavenly Bamboo
Nandina domestica 'Harbor Belle'
An attractive, dense, compact dwarf form of Nandina. This evergreen shrub displays brilliant burgundy foliage in fall and winter. White flowers appear in spring. Fall features clusters of bright red berries. Can be used as a ground cover, a specimen plant or at the front of the border. Foliage has a pink tint in spring. Grows 1-2ft in height and width. Needs regular watering, more often in extreme heat. Hardy to zone 6.

Art's Nursery carries several other varieties of Nandina as well many other evergreen shrubs and plants for shade and partly shaded areas. If you need help picking a plant for your garden, visit us and we'll help you find the perfect plant!