Nandina domestica 'Filamentosa'
heavenly bamboo 'Filamentosa'
A compact, evergreen shrub to around 75cm tall with narrow, finely-divided leaves. New foliage emerges reddish-purple in the spring maturing to bright green in summer before turning shades of bronze and purplish-red in the autumn. Panicles of white flowers may be followed by red berries
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple Red | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Bronze Red Green | Red | ||
| Winter | Purple Red |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Berberidaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Nandina are erect, evergreen shrubs with pinnate to 3-pinnate leaves composed of lance-shaped leaflets which colour well in autumn, and panicles of small, star-shaped white flowers, followed by bright red fruits
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and a virus
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