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Nandina domestica 'Firepower' - Firepower Nandina

Nandina domestica 'Firepower'

Heavenly Bamboo

Categories: Shrub

Popular selection of dwarf Nandina for its large colorful leaves. While green underneath in the spring, the new growth emerges light green to pink becoming red during the summer, before changing to a vivid red in the winter.  This vigorous grower stays compact and mounding. Use for foundation, border and mass plantings. A great accent plant.


We offer Firepower 15" in a 3 gallon container.


More About Nandina domestica 'Firepower'

  • Nice contrast against dark evergreens.
  • Use in mass plantings or as a border.
  • Maintenance free.

Height:

2 Feet

Spread:

2 Feet

Hardiness Zone:

6

Nandina domestica 'Firepower' Characteristics

Exposure

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Attracts Wildlife

  • Attracts Songbirds

Soil Moisture

  • Average Water

Attributes

  • Cut Flower/Foliage
  • Low Maintenance
  • Focal Point
  • Fall Color
  • Great Foliage
  • Evergreen

Genus Overview: Nandina

Family: domestica · Common Name: Heavenly Bamboo

Nandina domestica or ‘Heavenly Bamboo’ gets its name from the fine textured leaflets that resembles bamboo foliage. Nandina adds interest to the garden in all four seasons. New growth in the spring is copper to red and burgundy that matures to dark blue green in summer. Pinkish buds open to creamy white flowers borne on erect, 8” to 15” long panicles in May and June.   As the fall approaches the leaves take on a lighter shade of green, clusters of green berries ripen in September and October to a bright red. The fall foliage begins to change to shades of pink and red ending the seasons with red foliage and bright red berries. Berries persist long into winter making them attractive to birds. Upright grower can be planted in partial shade however for optimum color plant in full sun.