10 Nandina Bushes for Vibrant Landscapes
Nandina shrubs, often known as Heavenly Bamboo, are a popular choice for gardeners that want year-round greenerey and minimal maintenance.
In this article, we explore the 10 best varieties of Nandina shrubs, each offers unique characteristics and beauty which we saw and inspected. From compact cultivars to taller varieties, there's a Nandina for every garden.
The classic Nandina domestica reaches up to 1.5-2 m (5-6.5 ft) and thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Known for its bamboo-like foliage and bright red berries, the low maintenance landscaping bush offers year-round interest and is great for creating natural screens.
Nandina Domestica
Nandina 'Fire Power'
'Fire Power' has slightly different leaves than Nandina Domestica, they are structured similarly to Basil leaves. It is a compact variety, growing to about 60 cm (2 ft). It prefers full sun for the best color and is an easy-care bush. Its fiery red foliage in fall and winter makes it a standout in small or container gardens.
Nandina 'Lemon Lime'
Nadinia 'Lemon Lime' is a bit different than the other Nadinaina types because it has Yellow to green colored leaves. The evergreen plant reaches up to 90 cm (3 ft) and thrives in partial shade to full sun. It's unique for its chartreuse foliage, offering a bright, contrasting color. Ideal for adding a splash of light to darker areas.
Nandina 'Twilight'
'Twilight' grows to about 1-1.2 m (3-4 ft) and prefers full to partial sun. It boasts variegated leaves with splashes of white, green, and pink. This variety is perfect for creating visual interest in mixed borders due to its outstanding colored leaves. The ideal planting time for this shrub is in fall or early spring similar to most other shrubs.
Nandina 'Sienna Sunrise'
'Sienna Sunrise' reaches up to 1 m (3 ft) and loves full sun similar to the Nadina Obsessed. It's known for its fiery orange-red new growth, fading to lime green. This shrub is ideal for a burst of warm color in the landscape.
Nandina 'Obsessed'
'Obsession' ornamental bushes grow to about 90 cm (3 ft) and love full sun. It features bright red new growth throughout the season, making it a vibrant addition to any landscape. This shrub is perfect for adding continuous color to gardens but is commonly grown in pods.
Nandina 'Moon Bay'
'Moon Bay' grows to 1 m (3 ft) and loves full sun to partial shade. It's known for its compact, rounded habit and bright green leaves that turn red in cold weather. This small evergreen shrub variety is excellent for consistent color and texture and it is best to plant it in fall to spring.
Nandina 'Blush Pink'
This leafy plant named 'Blush Pink', growing to 90 cm (3 ft), thrives in full sun to partial shade. It features pink new growth that turns to a rich burgundy in fall and winter. This variety adds a soft, colorful touch to any garden setting.
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Nandina 'Gulf Stream'
'Gulf Stream', reaching around 1 m (3 ft), thrives in full sun to partial shade. It's known for its compact habit and blue-green leaves that turn red in colder months. This variety is excellent for borders or as a low hedge.
Nandina 'Plum Passion'
'Plum Passion', reaching up to 1.5 m (5 ft), thrives in full sun to partial shade. It features unique purple foliage, adding a dramatic hue to the garden. This variety is perfect for those seeking a different color palette similar to Nadinia 'Twilight' and 'Lemon Lime'.
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Nandina Domestica: Nandina domestica (Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (ncsu.edu)
Nandina Fire Power: Nandina domestica 'Fire Power' (Fire Power Nandina) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (ncsu.edu)
Nandina Gulf Stream: Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream' (Compact Heavenly Bamboo) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (ncsu.edu)
Nandina Plum Passion: Nandina domestica 'Plum Passion' (Purple Passion Nandina) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (ncsu.edu)
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