Plum Passion® Heavenly Bamboo
Nandina domestica 'Monum'
Description | This selection offers exceptionally beautiful colored foliage. New growth in spring and summer is a deep purple-red, turning slightly redder in the winter. Versatile and durable, and highly effective as a specimen plant, in borders, or massed for intense color. Evergreen to semi-evergreen. |
---|---|
Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
Blooms | Late spring to summer |
Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
---|---|
Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
---|---|
Design Ideas | This new cultivar is bred for increased color. Use to add bold and bright contrast to shaded, foliage-intensive landscapes. Graceful, tall and thin, it's perfect for narrow openings in paving. Indispensable for courtyards, entry gardens and high-profile niches in architecture. A dramatic addition to porch, patio or balcony when planted in Chinese glazed ceramic pots. Pretty near water gardens and fountains. |
Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Kohuhu (Pittosporum); Rose (Rosa); Barberry (Berberis); Cryptomeria (Cryptomeria); Abelia (Abelia) |
Care | Easily grown in average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune back 1/3 of the stems annually to promote dense spring growth. |
---|
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. |
---|
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-11

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!
Buy Online
Your plant(s) will ship to the garden center you choose as soon as they meet our quality standards and the garden center schedules a shipment. This can be as little as 21 days, but may take longer depending on the plant growth and your garden center's scheduled shipments.
Buy Locally
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
-
Lowe's 6555 Dublin Center Drive
Dublin, Ohio 43017-5016 -
Oakland Nursery, Inc. 4261 West Dublin-Granville
Dublin, Ohio 43017 -
Lowe's 3600 Park Mill Run Drive
Hilliard, Ohio 43026
About Us
Monrovia grows beautiful plants for every region
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.