Description
Colorful Evergreen That is Super Easy to Grow
Also known as Heavenly Bamboo, Gulfstream Nandina is a compact evergreen shrub with year round changing colors. New leaves on a Gulfstream Nandina start out as a crimson red, change over to a blue-ish green before becoming a bright green.
Gulfstream nandina produces small white flowers in spring. They aren’t very noticeable except they will attract pollinators. Red berries appear in late fall that are very ornamental. Gulfstream Nandina are great for smaller spaces. They are also popular in containers.
Despite it’s name ‘Gulfstream’, this Nandina is one of the most cold tolerant Nandina shrubs. It is rated up to Grow Zone 6
Gulfstream Nandina Plant Facts:.
Botanical Name: |
Nandina domestica ‘Gulf Stream’ |
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Mature height |
3 feet |
Mature Width |
3 feet |
SUNLIGHT: |
Full Sun to Part Shade |
Growth Habit: |
large mounding |
Foliage: |
Scarlet red new growth, changing to blue-green |
Pruning: |
Pruning not needed |
Soil Conditions: |
Any well drained soil |
Growing Zones |
6 to 11 |
USDA Hardiness Zones 6 to 11
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Gulfstream Nandina Frequently Asked Questions
How tall do Gulfstream Nandina shrubs get?
At maturity, they get about 3 feet tall and wide.
Is Gulfstream only for warm states?
No! In fact, the Gulfstream variety of Nandina is one of the cold hardiest. It is rated to grow in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 11
Are Nandina invasive, like bamboo?
Nandina are referred to as heavenly bamboo because many varieties look similar to bamboo. They are not related and Nandina are not invasive like some bamboo can be.
Is Gulfstream Nandina fast growing?
Nandina in general are considered fast growing. Gulfstream, however, is a dwarf variety with a compact, mounding shape that gets no more than 3 feet tall & wide. They do not grow very fast. Expect roughly 3 to 6 inches of new growth per year.
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