Evergreen Shrub – ‘Blush Pink’ Nandina

‘Blush Pink’ Nandina 

Botanical name: nandina domestica ‘AKA’

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: 2 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 6-10 

Growth rate: grows about 6 inches per year 

Foliage color: green, red/pink 

Pruning instructions: prune lightly in the late winter/early spring before new growth begins to emerge to maintain desired shape and size and to encourage new growth for the upcoming growing season

Propagation methods: propagate with semi-new growth cuttings during the late summer/early fall months 

Landscape use: borders, hedge, foundation planting, container shrub 

Special features: color-changing evergreen foliage, disease resistant, drought tolerant

Light needs:4 – 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release balanced fertilizer once a year in the spring

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: loam, sand 

Companion plants: gardenia, ornamental grasses, verbena

Toxicity level: highly toxic for pets and moderately toxic for humans if ingested 

Invasive species: no