About

Nandina domestica, heavenly bamboo, is a small, upright, elegant evergreen shrub to around 2 m with a bamboo-like habit and compound leaves of lance-shaped leaflets � purple-red when young and in winter, turning vivid scarlet in cold weather. Small, white flowers appear in large panicles in summer, followed by showy red berries. An ornamental and architectural shrub for a sheltered, sunny or partly shaded border.

About the genus

Nandina are erect, evergreen shrubs with pinnate to tripinnate leaves of lance-shaped leaflets that colour beautifully in autumn and winter, and panicles of small, star-shaped, white flowers followed by bright-red fruits. Grown for their foliage, flowers and berries in sheltered, sunny or partly shaded positions.

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, naturalising in grass, containers, cutting

Care notes

CultivationPlant bulbs in late summer to early autumn in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
PruningAllow foliage to die down naturally. Do not cut leaves until yellow
PropagationDivide clumps every 3-5 years after foliage dies down. Separate offsets
Pest resistanceNarcissus bulb fly and slugs can damage bulbs. Firm planting helps
Disease resistanceBasal rot and leaf scorch may occur. Ensure good drainage
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