Harbor Belle Heavenly Bamboo
Nandina domestica 'Jaytee' PP #14,668
SKU
01664
Attractive, dwarf evergreen shrub displays soft, dense, foliage with a pink tint in spring and brilliant burgundy tones in fall and winter. Clusters of tiny, white spring flowers lead to an abundance of bright red berries. Small compact form is effective in fronts of borders and foundations, or massed as a groundcover or low hedge.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | nan-DEE-na doh-MES-ti-ka |
|---|---|
| Lore | Nandina, known as nandin in China, was often planted on temple grounds where it symbolizes good fortune. This association led to its common name, heavenly bamboo. Its red berries are ripe at midwinter when sprigs are used to decorate homes on December 24 in honor of the kitchen god. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Dwarf habit 1 to 2 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Design Ideas | Dwarf nandinas are perfect foundation bed planting to mask ugly footings and vents. Plant in front of older shrubs to neaten up the lawn edge. Makes a bright hedge that's striking architectural form and color in modern gardens. A traditional shrub of Japanese gardens that belongs in the naturalistic rock and water setting as a brightly colored accent. Small stature is also excellent in containers on porch or patio. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge, Woodland Garden, Edging |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Dwarf Plant, Fall Color, Ornamental Berries, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
Easily grown in enriched, slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Follow a regular schedule of deep waterings during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. As a groundcover, space plants 5 ft. apart, or closer for faster coverage. Control weeds with mulch until the plants cover the area.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6 - 11
Your climate may be too cold for this plant