Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream' | Heavenly Bamboo | Stoneybrook Nursery
Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream' | Heavenly Bamboo | Stoneybrook Nursery
Vibrant Year-Round Colour for Your Garden
Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream' is a stunning compact evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant, fiery reddish-bronze new growth that matures to deep green, then transforms again to brilliant crimson and burgundy tones in autumn and winter.
This architectural heavenly bamboo brings year-round colour and texture to borders, containers, and contemporary planting schemes. Its graceful, bamboo-like foliage creates a striking focal point without the invasive tendencies of true bamboo.
Key Features:
- Vibrant seasonal colour transitions from bronze to green to crimson
- Compact, mounding habit ideal for smaller gardens and containers
- Evergreen foliage provides structure through winter
- Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established
- Perfect for exotic, architectural, or contemporary garden styles
Planting & Care:
Thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Shelter from harsh winds to protect foliage. Minimal pruning required - simply remove any damaged stems in spring.
Transform your garden with this exceptional multi-stem shrub that delivers premium impact with minimal effort.
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Planting Instructions
Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Nandina performs best in a sheltered position protected from harsh winds, which can scorch the foliage. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball, position so the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface, backfill and firm in well. Water thoroughly after planting and mulch around the base to retain moisture. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system; once established it is drought-tolerant. Minimal pruning required — simply remove any damaged or oldest stems in spring to encourage fresh new growth and maintain the compact form.
Size & Specification
Supplied in a 10 litre pot. Mature height: 60–90cm. Mature spread: 60–90cm. Compact, mounding habit. Evergreen. Growth rate: slow to moderate. Foliage: fiery reddish-bronze new growth matures to deep green, turning brilliant crimson and burgundy in autumn and winter. Non-invasive — unlike true bamboo.
Delivery & Dispatch
Supplied as a pot-grown specimen in a 10 litre pot, available for delivery year-round. Dispatched by courier in secure packaging to ensure safe arrival. Delivery to mainland UK. Free delivery on orders over £80.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
Nandina domestica produces small white flowers in early summer which attract bees and other pollinators. The bright red berries that follow provide a food source for birds in autumn and winter, particularly thrushes and blackbirds. Its dense, evergreen foliage provides year-round shelter and nesting cover for small garden birds and beneficial insects. Note: berries can be mildly toxic to cats and dogs — plant with care in pet-friendly gardens.