Nandina 'Gulf Stream'

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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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, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as
Sku	12027

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream' landscape uses

Nandina 'Gulf Stream' is ideal for adding structure, colour, and texture to a wide range of landscape settings. Its compact, tidy form makes it perfect for low hedges, borders, mass plantings, and foundation plantings. The vibrant foliage—green in spring and summer, turning red and bronze in cooler months—adds year-round interest. It also works well in pots and courtyard gardens, and is an excellent choice for formal, coastal, or low-maintenance landscape designs.

How to grow and care for Nandina 'Gulf Stream' in NZ

Nandina 'Gulf Stream' thrives in full sun to part shade and suits most areas of New Zealand. Plant in well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic matter. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish strong roots, then reduce frequency as the plant becomes drought-tolerant. Apply mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring. Pruning is rarely needed—remove any old or damaged foliage to maintain its tidy, compact form.

Why buy Nandina 'Gulf Stream' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium Nandina ‘Gulf Stream’ plants across NZ. Each shrub is carefully packed and shipped promptly to ensure it arrives in excellent condition. Ideal for low hedges, borders, containers, or foundation plantings, ‘Gulf Stream’ delivers year-round interest with minimal maintenance. Enjoy fast NZ‑wide delivery and dependable service from a trusted local nursery.

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