- Gulf stream nandina
Botanical name: Nandina domestica ‘Gulf Stream’
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 3 – 4 ft in height and in width
Bloom time: summer
Hardy zone: zones 7-11
Flower color: white flowers with non-edible red berries
Foliage color: green, yellow, orange, red
Growth rate: grows 1 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: Border, Container, Hedge, Poolside
Light needs: 6 – 8 hours of light a day
Special features: improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Compact Form
Watering instructions: Water when the top 2 inches of soil is dry.
Fertilizing instructions : use a water-soluble fertilizer high in phosphorus and potassium every other month during growing season
Best time to plant: spring, early summer, fall, early winter
Best type of soil: loamy or clay
Companion plants: viburnum, azaleas, everillo, loropetalum
Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested
Invasive species: yes
