nandina bush
Looking for the perfect nandina bush to elevate your garden’s design and add year-round colour? The nandina bush, also known as “heavenly bamboo,” is increasingly popular in New Zealand for its vibrant foliage, compact growth habit, and easy-care nature. Whether you’re seeking a low-maintenance border, a standout feature plant, or a splash of seasonal interest, the nandina bush ticks all the boxes. Its feathery leaves shift from lime green to fiery red as the seasons change, and its berries provide a beautiful winter accent. Read on to discover why the nandina bush is a smart choice for Kiwi gardeners, plus explore our most-loved varieties.
Nandina 'Firepower'
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.
From $14.95
Nandina Little Flick
Nandina 'Little Flick' is a dwarf variety of Nandina that grows as a compact, evergreen shrub. New growth from spring through autumn is bright red and sits beautifully against the older, dark green foliage as it grows to 70 cm in height and 60 cm in width. Nandina 'Little Flick' is a tidy plant, ideal for rock gardens, mass planting on a bank, container maintenance, adding to a border or mixed planting, or incorporating around outdoor living areas such as pools, or anywhere vibrant colour is desired.
From $28.91
