Nandina domestica Firepower - Sacred Bamboo - Plant in 9cm Pot

Nandina originates from China and Japan and is an unusual monotypic genus (only plant in it's genus) which is frequently referred to as a type of Bamboo. This is quite misleading as the plant has no relationship to bamboo. It is a member of the same family as Berberis. Firepower is atypical of the species N. domestica in that it is more compact, has broader leaves and produces a much more stunning effect in winter when the leaves develop fiery red and copper colours. Produces white star shaped flowers on erect panicles in summer, followed by round, shiny red berries. Easy to grow in full sun or semi shade in most fertile, moist, free draining soils. They can be used in a mixed planting, as a central specimen plant or in a container. If planting in a pot or other container. Use a good quality compost Ensure you feed regularly as a hungry plant is a poor performer. We recommend Osmoscote pro 8-9 month applied in the early spring. One application gives all the nutrients the plant requires for the whole year. Nandina are regarded as hardy in the Uk. however, if you live in a location subject to very cold weather, you should ensure the plant is in a south facing sheltered location and give it some protection in the worst of winter.