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Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream'

Gulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo

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Description

Gulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo is a small, reliable shrub that reaches 3.5' tall and 3' wide. It tolerates full sun to light shade and needs regular watering, more during hot spells. Evergreen leaves emerge during spring in a vibrant red, changing to blue green in summer, then red in fall. Small white flowers appear in spring and summer. This plant is great for foundation plantings, for seaside areas, in mass plantings, by the pool. It tolerates urban pollution.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Red

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).