Obsession Nandina

Nandina domestica 'Seika'

The Obsession Nandina is a more recent version of these well-liked plants. It has vivid red leaf in the fall, even in warmer climates where fall color is frequently modest, and dramatic red new growth in the spring. All winter long, that dazzling hue keeps your winter garden bright and feeling uplifted. Its compact growth, which limits it to a maximum height of 4 feet and a maximum width of 3 feet, makes it the ideal, colorful option for any area of your garden where you need low shrubs to fill your beds or to make lovely edges and low borders. Although it closely resembles bamboo, it is not invasive and won't grow far, making it a top choice for an Asian aesthetic in a smaller garden.

Plant Type Shrubs
Hardiness Zone 6-10
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Winter
Height2' - 4' (ft)
Spread18" - 24" (in)
Spacing 2' (ft)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Evergreen, Showy, Variegated
Tolerance Drought
Attracts Bees, Butterflies
Garden Uses Hedges and Screens
Obsession Nandina | Nandina domestica 'Seika' || The Obsession Nandina is a more recent version of these well-liked plants. It has vivid red leaf in the fall, even in warmer climates where fall color is frequently modest, and dramatic red new growth in the spring. All winter long, that dazzling hue keeps your winter garden bright and feeling uplifted. Its compact growth, which limits it to a maximum height of 4 feet and a maximum width of 3 feet, makes it the ideal, colorful option for any area of your garden where you need low shrubs to fill your beds or to make lovely edges and low borders. Although it closely resembles bamboo, it is not invasive and won't grow far, making it a top choice for an Asian aesthetic in a smaller garden.
Full Sun, Winter, Average Water Needs, Average Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Evergreen, Showy, Variegated, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Hedges and Screens
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