Evergreen Shrubs – Flirt Nandina

Flirt nandina 

Botanical name: nandina domestica ‘murasaki’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 1-2 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 6-10 

Foliage color: green/red

Growth rate: grows less than 1 ft per yer 

Pruning instructions: prune to maintain desired shape and size in the early spring 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings

Landscape use: foundation planting, smaller landscapes, container gardens, small hedge/border

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: deer resistant

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

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release tree and shrub fertilizer once a month in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil

Companion plants: hydrangeas, azaleas, other nandinas, daylily 

Toxicity level: toxic for pets and humans if ingested 

Invasive species: no