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NANDINA domestica 'Gulf Stream'
Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo

NANDOMGULSTR_1

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:: Berberidaceae :: NANDINA :: domestica :: 'Gulf Stream'
  • Type of products available: TC/1/1P8, TC/1/1P9, TC/1/1P1.3L

Main asset

Evergreen foliage attractive throughout the year, changing color with the seasons.

Remarks

Easy plant. Mulch the soil to keep humidity and avoid weeds.

'Gulf Stream' is a dwarf form derived from Nandina domestica 'Compacta', found at nurseries Hines Horticulture Inc. (California) in 1983, with a slightly weeping foliage. The young shoots are pale red in spring, then become light green in summer. In June, panicles of creamy white flowers appear, then followed by red berries. In Autumn, following strong contrasts of day / night temperatures, foliage turns blushed again.

  • Uses: Ground cover, monospecific shrub beds behind shrubs or light shadow trees, terace boxes and planters

Global caracteristics:

  • Type of foliage: evergreen
  • Habit: round
  • Height: 70 cm x 50 cm (2.3 ft x 1.6 ft)
  • Growth: slow
  • Flowering period: July-August
  • Époque de fructification : september-december

Shape and colours:

  • Foliage shape: pinnate
  • Foliage colour: dark green
  • Foliage colour in autumn: green-red
  • Flowers shape: panicles
  • Flowers colour: cream white
  • Forme des fruits : berries
  • Couleur des fruits : red

Plantation:

  • Soil type: light, staying humid
  • Exposure: sun, part-shade
  • Hardiness: - 20 °C (-4 °F - USDA zone 6b)