Call us: 0800 843 752Free shipping for orders $150 or over
Gift Vouchers

heavenly bamboo

Heavenly bamboo is a striking ornamental shrub that brings colour, texture, and year-round interest to New Zealand gardens. Despite the common name, heavenly bamboo isn’t a true bamboo—it's actually Nandina domestica, famed for its delicate foliage, vibrant berries, and reliable performance as a low-maintenance feature plant. Its airy, fern-like leaves flush pink in spring, mature to deep green, and blaze red in autumn and winter, while clusters of white flowers in early summer turn into scarlet berries, attracting birds. Whether you’re seeking a lush backdrop, low hedge, or standout container plant, heavenly bamboo adds beauty and versatility to almost any landscape.

Nandina domestica 'Firepower' colourful shrub.

Nandina 'Firepower'

5 from 4 customers

Nandina 'Firepower', commonly known as Heavenly Bamboo, is an evergreen shrub with colourful foliage. The leaves are yellow-green in summer, then turn orange and red through autumn and winter as it grows to 80 cm tall and 60 cm wide. Nandina 'Firepower' is a tidy plant that is ideal for rock gardens, mass planting either as a groundcover or on a bank, maintained in a container, added to a border or mixed planting, or included anywhere vibrant colour is desired.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 60 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
Lucky Bamboo plants with lush, green foliage.

Dracaena sanderiana

Dracaena sanderiana, commonly known as Lucky Bamboo, is a stunning indoor plant grown for its lovely form and lush foliage. The fresh green leaves are borne on upright stems that can be moulded and twisted into various forms as they grow. It typically grows to 70 cm in height and 40 cm in width, but is often kept to smaller sizes when grown indoors. Lucky Bamboo is commonly grown as a potted plant and is well-suited to home and office environments, or anywhere an attractive feature plant is desired.

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 70 cm
Spread: 40 cm
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical
Fargesia nitida (Fountain Bamboo) with cascading green foliage growing in a large pot.
Fargesia nitida

Fargesia nitida, commonly known as Fountain Bamboo, is a bamboo variety grown for its weeping foliage that hangs around the narrow canes like a...

From$63.41
Large Phyllostachys nigra (Black Bamboo) plants growing in clumps beside a path.
Phyllostachys nigra

Phyllostachys nigra, commonly known as Black Bamboo, is one of the more elegant and interesting bamboo varieties. It features erect, black stems that...

From$387.55
emguard-biodegradable-plant-shelter-
Tree Guards (Tree Guards)

Our tree guards and plant shelters are bio-degradable products that are perfect for using in riparian areas and other exposed positions. They are...

From$5.00
Nandina domestica shrubs growing in a border garden with colourful foliage.
Nandina domestica

Nandina domestica, commonly known as Heavenly Bamboo or Sacred Bamboo, is a compact, evergreen shrub. New foliage in spring is purple-red, aging to...

OUT OF STOCK
Arundinaria auricoma bamboo plant with lush, variegated foliage.
Arundinaria auricoma

Arundinaria auricoma is a beautiful ornamental bamboo known for its fine, variegated foliage and graceful form. The green leaves striped with golden...

OUT OF STOCK
bambusa-textilis-gracilis-bamboo--2
Bambusa textilis gracilis (Bamboo)

Bambusa textilis gracilis is a graceful clumping bamboo known for its tall slender canes and soft flowing foliage. This elegant bamboo creates a...

OUT OF STOCK
Bambusa oldhamii growing in a park.
Bambusa oldhamii (Bamboo)

Bambusa oldhamii (Giant Timber Bamboo) is a magnificent clumping bamboo prized for its tall upright canes, lush evergreen foliage, and impressive...

OUT OF STOCK
bambusa-golden-goddess-bamboo-
Bambusa 'Golden Goddess' (Bamboo)

Bambusa 'Golden Goddess' is a beautiful clumping bamboo prized for its lush golden green foliage, upright growth, and non invasive habit. It brings a...

OUT OF STOCK
bambusa-wang-tsai-bamboo-
Bambusa 'Wang Tsai' (Bamboo)

Bambusa 'Wang Tsai' is a compact clumping bamboo valued for its graceful green foliage and tidy growth habit. This attractive bamboo brings a soft...

OUT OF STOCK
Drepanostachyum falcatum plants growing in a courtyard.
Drepanostachyum falcatum (Fairy Bamboo)

Drepanostachyum falcatum, commonly known as Fairy Bamboo, is a graceful and popular variety due to its attractive foliage and impressive screening...

OUT OF STOCK
Tall and large Phyllostachys edulis (Moso Bamboo) growing alongside a path.
Phyllostachys edulis

Phyllostachys edulis, commonly known as Moso Bamboo, is a giant timber bamboo admired for its rapid growth and striking upright canes. In New...

OUT OF STOCK
Pleioblastus viridistriatus plant with variegated foliage.
Pleioblastus viridistriatus

Pleioblastus viridistriatus is a striking ornamental bamboo admired for its vibrant green and yellow striped foliage. The colourful leaves create...

OUT OF STOCK
Chusquea gigantea plant with bamboo stems and green foliage.
Chusquea gigantea

Chusquea gigantea (Giant Bamboo) is an impressive clumping bamboo admired for its towering canes, graceful arching foliage, and non invasive growth...

OUT OF STOCK
Bambusa 'Alphonse Karr' bamboo plants.
Bambusa 'Alphonse Karr' (Bamboo)

Bambusa 'Alphonse Karr' is a striking clumping bamboo admired for its golden yellow canes marked with green stripes. This tropical looking plant...

OUT OF STOCK
Chamaedorea microspadix palm with lush green foliage.
Chamaedorea microspadix

Chamaedorea microspadix, commonly known as the Bamboo Palm, produces multiple stems that carry short, soft-looking, dark green fronds. It will...

OUT OF STOCK
Large Chamaedorea seifrizii plants growing as a cluster.
Chamaedorea seifrizii

Chamaedorea seifrizii, commonly known as the Bamboo Palm, Parlour Palm, or Reed Palm, is a small Palm that produces multiple stems which carry short...

OUT OF STOCK
Nandina 'Pygmaea' shrub with vibrant pink-red foliage.
Nandina 'Pygmaea'

Nandina pygmaea, commonly known as Pygmy Nandina or Dwarf Sacred Bamboo, is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its fine, lacy foliage and seasonal...

OUT OF STOCK
Bamboo Canes 1.8m

Our 1.8 metre bamboo stakes are a strong, natural, and versatile solution for supporting plants, vegetables, trees, and climbing vines. Made from...

OUT OF STOCK
earthmat-plant-shelter-
Earthmat Plant Shelter (50 Pack)

Earthmat Plant Shelters are 100% bio-degradable guards used in riparian plantings or areas where you want to give the plant protection from weeds and...

OUT OF STOCK
max-tapener-
Max Tapener

The Max Tapener is the latest model for quickly fastening plants to bamboo and other similar trellising. This light weight tool has a superior tape...

OUT OF STOCK
Lithodora diffusa 'Heavenly Blue' plants with mid-blue flowers and green foliage.
Lithodora 'Heavenly Blue'

Lithodora 'Heavenly Blue' is a small shrub grown for its fabulous flowers and foliage. This purple Gromwell produces small, bright blue flowers...

OUT OF STOCK
Nandina 'Firepower'

Did you find what you are looking for?

You might be interested in exploring related Latin Names - Arundinaria, Bambusa, and Dracaena, or related Categories - Plant Guards, Indoor Plants, and Evergreen Shrubs.

Search heavenly bamboo

What Is Heavenly Bamboo?

Heavenly bamboo, known botanically as Nandina domestica, is native to East Asia and has been loved in New Zealand gardens for decades. Its slender canes and colourful foliage resemble bamboo, but this hardy evergreen shrub is much easier to grow and far less invasive. It thrives in full sun to part shade, tolerates a variety of soils, and copes well with frost, making it particularly well-suited to Kiwi gardens.

The variety of heavenly bamboo cultivars allows gardeners to tailor planting to their style. Compact types like Nandina 'Firepower' are ideal for borders and pots, offering dramatic seasonal colour in a dwarf form.

Uses for Heavenly Bamboo

Heavenly bamboo is one of the most versatile landscape plants. It works beautifully as a hedge or screen, especially in spaces where you want colour and structure but don’t want a dense or overpowering look. The plant’s upright growth and soft lines make it a natural fit around patios, walkways, or as a backdrop for flowering perennials. Its tolerance to pruning means you can shape it to suit your garden design, from clipped formal hedges to free-flowing, informal groups.

In small gardens or courtyards, heavenly bamboo is especially valuable thanks to its slow-growing, clumping habit. Dwarf varieties such as Nandina 'Firepower' are perfect for planters, where they add vivid foliage throughout the year. For larger, more dramatic foliage, you might consider pairing heavenly bamboo with genuine bamboo species like Bambusa oldhamii or Bambusa Golden Goddess. If you’re looking for a bamboo alternative with golden tones, Arundinaria auricoma offers another attractive option.

Growing Heavenly Bamboo in New Zealand

Heavenly bamboo proves resilient and easy to care for in most Kiwi climates. Simply plant in well-drained soil and water regularly until established. Pruning spent stems keeps your heavenly bamboo looking fresh and encourages colourful new growth. As an evergreen, it also serves as a wildlife-friendly choice, supporting birds through winter with its berries.

With heavenly bamboo, New Zealand gardeners enjoy a reliable, stylish shrub that fits both classic and contemporary designs. Explore our range today and bring lasting colour to your garden with Nandina domestica or dwarf forms like Nandina 'Firepower'. Mix with bold grasses or true bamboo such as Bambusa oldhamii, Bambusa Golden Goddess, or ornamental alternatives like Arundinaria auricoma for year-round texture and impact.


Contact us

Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.

Gardeners love Azara microphylla and Corokia 'Mangatangi', but there’s a growing buzz around plants like Thymus pseudolanuginosus, Thuja 'Green Giant', and Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka).
–The Plant Company

Explore Garden Inspiration

Sign up to receive a free $10 Voucher You won’t be bombarded with emails, just titbits of quality information from time to time Sign up
Free shipping on orders over $150!

Join our community of happy customers.

4.8

445 Google reviews