Outstanding evergreen shrub displays attractive foliage in all seasons. New growth is scarlet maturing to blue green in summer. Intense red fall color after a cold snap is its hallmark.
Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge. he moderately fast-growing, dense, mounded form reaches 3 to 3-1/2 feet in height and 3 feet wide, making Gulf Stream ideal for use around foundations or in mixed borders. Small white flower stalks are a bonus. Very hardy and virtually pest and disease free. Full to partial sun. Cutting grown.
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.
Plant Attributes: |
Genus: |
Nandina |
Foliage: |
Evergreen |
Exposure/Light: |
Sun to Part Sun |
Bloom Time: |
Spring |
Bloom Color: |
White |
Growth Rate: |
Average |
Hardiness: |
06 |