Description
Truly versatile, the Nandina Firepower plant has shades of lime green and yellow from early spring through summer. In fall when temperatures change, the evergreen foliage will change to its namesake with bright red and crimson shades. The fire nandina will keep its brilliant shades of red colors through winter. This dwarf nandina plant does not produce flowers or fruit but the fall foliage makes up for it. Nandinas are nicknamed Heavenly Bamboo or Sacred Bamboo and belong in the same genus as bamboo due to their similar leaves and cane like stems. Plant the fire red Nandina domestica fire power as a single specimen, mass planted as shrub borders or accents, or in containers if you are limited on space. Use the color as a focal point or blend in with other colors in the landscape.The dwarf Nandina Firepower can thrive in full sun or partial shade. A well drained, partially acidic soil is best to keep this plant thriving but it can adapt to a multitude of soil types. A yearly addition of nandina fertilizer will help the shrub perform its best. You can apply a slow release fertilizer at the base of the plant in early spring to encourage new growth.
