Nandina domestica Obsessed | 1.5 Litre Pot | White Flower

Price range: £7.11 through £7.81

Common Names

  • Heavenly Bamboo
  • Sacred Bamboo

Nandina domestica Obsessed, or Heavenly Bamboo, offers year-round colour with vibrant red and orange foliage. This compact, evergreen shrub brightens borders, patios, or rockeries. Enjoy its stunning seasonal display and attractive berries.

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£7.81
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£7.11 (9% off)
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Nandina domestica Obsessed
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Experience the vibrant Nandina domestica Obsessed

Experience the vivid allure of Nandina domestica Obsessed, a compact evergreen shrub bursting with year-round colour for any garden.

Nandina domestica, often called Heavenly Bamboo, makes a delightful addition to UK gardens, known for its exquisite foliage. The ‘Obsessed’ cultivar offers a truly captivating display. This charming plant brings warm hues to borders, patios, or rockeries, truly enhancing any setting. Its compact nature means it fits perfectly into smaller gardens too.

Key Features of Nandina domestica Obsessed

  • Vibrant, ever-changing foliage in shades of red, orange, and green.
  • Compact and upright growth habit, ideal for various garden sizes.
  • Evergreen or semi-evergreen, providing year-round visual interest.
  • Delicate white flowers in summer, followed by bright red berries.
  • Low maintenance and generally robust, thriving in many conditions.

Discover Nandina domestica Obsessed

Nandina domestica Obsessed stands out as a jewel in the garden. It is a vivid cultivar of the popular Heavenly Bamboo. Despite its common name, it is not a true bamboo; instead, it belongs to the barberry family. This plant offers an intense colour show. New growth emerges in striking red and orange tones.

As seasons progress, its older leaves mature to a rich green. They often re-flush with crimson in autumn and winter. This dynamic display ensures enduring beauty. The name ‘Obsessed’ aptly describes its captivating, continuous visual appeal.

Foliage, Flowers, and Berries

The foliage of Nandina domestica Obsessed is its primary attraction. It consistently transitions through a stunning palette of colours. In spring, fresh leaves unfurl with bright scarlet and orange shades, fading to green in summer. Come autumn and winter, the entire plant often takes on deep fiery reds.

In mid-summer, delicate panicles of small white flowers appear. These create a subtle contrast against the rich leaves. These blooms later give way to small, glossy, bright red berries. These berries typically persist through autumn and well into winter, providing further seasonal interest.

Versatile Garden Uses

This compact shrub proves incredibly versatile for various garden designs. Its neat, upright form makes it perfect for edging borders or mass planting. You can also feature Nandina domestica Obsessed prominently in containers. This adds a burst of colour to patios or balconies.

It works well in rockeries or as a low, informal hedge. Birds enjoy the attractive red berries, making it a friendly addition for local wildlife. Pruning is seldom required for Nandina domestica Obsessed. However, you can remove any dead or misplaced stems in late winter or early spring. This maintains its tidy shape.

Max Height 0.90 at maturity
Max Spread 0.90 at maturity
Growth Rate Average
Average growth
Position
Full Sun Partial Sun Partial Shade
Soil Type
Clay Sandy Silt Loam
H5 H5 – Hardy in most places

Hardy in all of the UK and northern Europe. Suitable for exposed sites.

−25°C +15°C
Typical minimum: -15°C to -10°C

Care Notes

Nandina domestica Obsessed is a low-maintenance plant. Plant in well-drained soil, ensuring it receives adequate water during dry spells, especially when establishing. Pruning is rarely needed but can be done in late winter or early spring to remove any dead or crossing branches, or to maintain a desired shape.