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Wondering about Nandina 'Firepower' size? This compact cultivar of Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica) is prized for its brilliant foliage colours and convenient stature, making it ideal for New Zealand gardens where space, structure, and seasonal drama matter. Whether you’re designing a low-maintenance border, filling pots, or enhancing your landscaping with autumn and winter colour, ‘Firepower’ offers versatility and easy care.

Nandina 'Firepower'

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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.

Nandina domestica 'Firepower' colourful shrub.
  • 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
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How Big Does Nandina 'Firepower' Grow?

Nandina 'Firepower' is renowned for its small, neat habit. At maturity, the typical Nandina 'Firepower' size reaches around 45cm to 60cm in height and spreads 60cm to 80cm wide. Its growth is dense and bushy, making it perfect for ground covers, low hedging, and accent plantings. Unlike taller nandinas, 'Firepower' stays compact without regular pruning, so it’s a superb choice for those wanting a tidy, manageable shrub year-round.

Ideal Uses for Nandina 'Firepower' Based on Size

Because Nandina 'Firepower' size is small and upright, it’s well-suited for:

Its vivid lime-green leaves mature into fiery reds and oranges in autumn and winter, delivering striking colour in spaces where taller shrubs would overwhelm. For comparison, other nandinas like Nandina Gulf Stream, Nandina Richmond, and Nandina Obsession offer different heights and shapes if you need more variety in your planting scheme.

Planting and Maintenance Tips

Nandina 'Firepower' prefers well-drained soil and a sunny to partly shaded position. It adapts well to most New Zealand climates and is exceptionally low-maintenance. Water during dry spells, mulch to retain moisture, and tidy any old foliage as new growth appears.

Minimal pruning is needed thanks to its restrained size. If you're looking for smaller specimens, check out Nandina 'Pygmaea', which offers even more petite proportions.

Complementary Plants and Design Ideas

Pairing Nandina 'Firepower' with other colourful foliage shrubs creates an eye-catching composition. Consider combining it with:

Nandina 'Firepower' size makes it a favourite for gardeners seeking a compact, colourful, and easy-care shrub. Explore our full selection of nandinas and companion plants to personalise your garden with vibrant, lasting beauty.


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