Evergreen Shrub – Obsession Nandina

Obsession Nandina

 Botanical name: nandina domestica ‘seika’ PP21891

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: reaches up to 4 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone:  zones 6-10 

Foliage color:  green/red 

Growth rate:  grows no more than 1 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring to maintain desired shape and size and to promote new spring growth 

Propagation methods:  propagate with cuttings in the summer months 

Landscape use:  foundation planting, borders, great for small garden spaces 

Light needs:  4-6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: compact size, deer resistant 

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 early spring 

Best time to plant:  spring or fall 

Best type of soil: can adapt to all kinds of soil 

Companion plants: other nandinas, loropetalums, verbena, camellias, agapanthus 

Toxicity level: toxic for pets if ingested but non-toxic for humans 

Invasive species: no