Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream'
Gulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo
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:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.