nandina gulf stream heavenly bamboo
Nandina 'Gulf Stream', often referred to as Nandina Gulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo, is a stunning shrub prized for its ever-changing foliage and compact size. This versatile plant is not a true bamboo but gets its nickname from the bamboo-like stems and delicate, feathery leaves. Its vibrant colours—ranging from emerald green to fiery red, orange, and copper—make it a favourite for New Zealand gardens all year round. Excellent for low-maintenance landscaping, formal borders, mixed shrub beds, or bringing a vibrant splash of colour to small spaces, Nandina 'Gulf Stream' is as resilient as it is beautiful.
Nandina 'Gulf Stream'
Nandina 'Gulf Stream' is a compact, evergreen shrub grown for its colourful foliage. New growth is bronze with orange tints and develops colours ranging from blue-green to gold and red as it ages. The foliage is complemented with small, white flowers in summer, which are followed by bright red berries. It typically grows to 60 cm tall and the same width. Nandina 'Gulf Stream' is a tidy plant and is ideal for rock gardens, mass planting either on a bank or as a groundcover, maintaining in a container, adding to a border or mixed planting, or planting around outdoor living areas.
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- 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, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
