Evergreen Shrubs (Flowering) – 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