| Nandina domestica 'Nana Purpurea' | |
| Dwf Nandina, Nana Purpurea | |
| Nandina domestica 'AKA', also known as Heavenly Bamboo Blush Pink™, this shrub features new growth that is pink and holds its color through the growing season. Fall and winter give way to bright pink and red foliage. Full sun or shade. Great plant for foundation or mass plantings. FEATURES: Botanical Name: Nandina domestica 'AKA' PP19,916 Common Name: Heavenly Bamboo Blush Pink™ Features: Evergreen, Drought Tolerant, Winter Interest, Fall Color Bloom Time: Spring Light Requirements: Full Sun -Partial Shade Resists Deer Mature Plant Size: 24 - 30 inches Zone 6 - 11 Southern Living® Plant Collection | |
| Feed March and November with Hollytone. Mulch in January and June. Deep soak with Miracid every 2 weeks the first two summers after planting. Spray in June for mites. Prune in early spring to clean up "winter burn". | |
| Attractive border, accent, or mass planting | |
| Full to partial sun, moist soil | |
| Evergreen, Winter Interest, Fall Color | |
| Large-leaved types should be selectively thinned. Small-leaved types, | |
| Spring | |
| White flower cluster | |
| 18"x2' | |
| 2-4' | |
| Erect, mounded evergreen shrub | |
| Slow | |
| Full Sun-Partial Shade | |
| -10 to 0 deg. F | |
| Drought tolerant | |
| Broad, cupped, coarse foliage | |
| Reddish-purple foliage in winter |