Evergreen Shrubs (Non-Flowering) – Firepower Nandina

Botanical name: Nandina domestica ‘

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 1.6 ft in height and in width

Hardy zone: zones 6-9

Foliage color: green/yellow/red/orange

Growth rate: grows about 1 – 2 ft a year

Pruning instructions: shape throughout the growing season as needed. Do not remove more than ⅓ of the size of the plant at once

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: great for creating colorful border or focal point in a garden bed

Light needs: 6 – 8 hours of sun a day

Special features: year-round color

Watering instructions: keep soil constantly damp

Fertilizing instructions : use a water-soluble fertilizer high in phosphorus and potassium every other month during growing season

Best time to plant: spring or late summer/early fall

Best type of soil: adapts to all types of soil

Companion plants: salvia, daylilies, ornamental grasses

Toxicity level: highly toxic for humans and pets if ingested

Invasive species: no