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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
