Ideal plant for large groupings, shrub borders, house foundation plantings and as an accent plant. Will grow best in eastern, central, and southern Kansas as cold hardiness is an issue.
Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream'
Heavenly Bamboo
Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream' - Heavenly Bamboo
Tips for Homeowners:
Supplemental water needed during establishment.
Rate this Plant:
A real beauty for the whole season with its everchanging foliage colors, and the flowers and berries are a bonus.
- New leaves emerge copper and mature to blue-green
- Bright red fruit in fall and red foliage in winter
- White flowers in late spring to summer
Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Zone: 6-9
Color: White
Interesting Notes about Heavenly Bamboo:
Heavenly Bamboo is named as such because of the cane-like stems and the leaves that resemble that of bamboo.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Winter Interest
- Border or Bed
- Great Foliage
- Fall Color
- Specimen
- Low Maintenance
Foliage Color:
- Orange
- Green
- Red
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
- Winter
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained