Nandina Domestica Gulfstream 3ltr

16.95

Nandina domestica ‘Gulf Stream’ (commonly known as Heavenly Bamboo or Sacred Bamboo) is a compact, tough, and highly decorative broadleaf evergreen shrub celebrated for its spectacular, ever-changing foliage. Despite its common name, it is not a true bamboo and is completely non-invasive, maintaining a neat, bushy habit without aggressively spreading or suckering.

Key Features & Seasonal Interest

  • Foliage Transformation: The pinnate, lance-shaped leaves provide year-round color. New growth emerges as a bronze-orange or coppery-red in spring, matures to a lush blue-green or lime during summer, and intensifies into brilliant, fire-engine shades of crimson, orange, and gold throughout autumn and winter.

  • Growth Habit: Unlike taller Nandina varieties, ‘Gulf Stream’ is a dwarf cultivar that grows into a tight, rounded mound. It typically reaches a mature size of 80–120 cm (2.5–4 ft) tall and 60–90 cm (2–3 ft) wide.
  • Flowers & Berries: In mid-to-late summer, it produces small, conical panicles of creamy-white, star-shaped flowers, which are occasionally followed by small clusters of bright red winter berries.

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Nandina Domestica Gulfstream 3ltr
Growing Conditions & Care

  • Light: Highly versatile, it thrives in full sun to partial shade. While it tolerates full shade, placing it in a sunny spot ensures the most vibrant red and orange winter coloration.
  • Soil: Prefers moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil. It is highly adaptable and can tolerate a wide range of soil types, from sand to clay.
  • Watering & Hardiness: Exceptionally hardy and resilient. Once established, it is notably drought-tolerant and stands up well to urban pollution, coastal winds, and extreme heat.
  • Maintenance: Extremely low-maintenance. It naturally retains its neat shape and rarely requires pruning, other than a quick tidy to remove any dead or damaged stems in spring.
Nandina Domestica Gulfstream 3ltr
Growing Conditions & Care

  • Light: Highly versatile, it thrives in full sun to partial shade. While it tolerates full shade, placing it in a sunny spot ensures the most vibrant red and orange winter coloration.
  • Soil: Prefers moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil. It is highly adaptable and can tolerate a wide range of soil types, from sand to clay.
  • Watering & Hardiness: Exceptionally hardy and resilient. Once established, it is notably drought-tolerant and stands up well to urban pollution, coastal winds, and extreme heat.
  • Maintenance: Extremely low-maintenance. It naturally retains its neat shape and rarely requires pruning, other than a quick tidy to remove any dead or damaged stems in spring.