nandina varieties
Nandina varieties are treasured by New Zealand gardeners for their vibrant foliage, compact growth habits, and year-round appeal. Commonly known as ‘Heavenly Bamboo’, nandinas bring stunning shades of red, gold, and green to borders, patios, and containers. Whether you’re designing a low-maintenance landscape or searching for bold accent plants, exploring different nandina varieties can completely transform your garden. Below, discover the unique features of each popular nandina and see how they can fit into your outdoor space.
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 $22.88
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.
From $24.23
