nandina domestica varieties
Nandina domestica varieties are beloved by New Zealand gardeners for their versatile foliage, low-maintenance nature, and year-round decorative impact. Sometimes called Heavenly Bamboo (though not a true bamboo), these shrubs offer a striking array of foliage colours, from soft greens to vibrant reds and golds, and suit a wide range of landscaping styles. If you're searching for nandina domestica varieties to add texture, colour, and seasonal interest to your garden, you'll be spoilt for choice. On this page, we'll explore the best varieties for New Zealand gardens and help you select the ideal nandina for your outdoor space.
Nandina Richmond
Nandina domestica 'Richmond' is an evergreen shrub grown for its colourful foliage and impressive sprays of red berries. The leaves are dark green with red tones, which become more prominent as the plant grows to 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide through winter. Nandina 'Richmond' is ideal for oriental and cottage gardens, adding to a mixed planting, or including anywhere vibrant colour is desired.
From $33.68
Nandina Obsession
Nandina 'Obsession' is a compact, evergreen shrub grown for its colourful foliage. New growth from spring through autumn is bright red and complements the older, dark green foliage beautifully. The red tones disappear as the foliage ages, but red tones will reappear through winter. This evergreen typically grows to 60 cm tall and the same width. Nandina 'Obsession' 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 $26.93
