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Flirt Nandina

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$36.98
  • Scarlet red and green evergreen foliage
  • Matures to 2' wide by 2' tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 6 - 10
  • Ideal placement is full sun to part shade
Pot size

Description

If you're looking for a fantastically colorful ground cover plant, look no further than the Flirt Nandina from the Southern Living Plant Collection. This heavenly bamboo will grow to 2' H x 2' W. As new growth emerges in spring, it is a deep scarlet red which is a rich contrast against the dark sage evergreen foliage at the center of the plant. In late spring, petite white flowers grow in multitudes of tightly clustered panicles. These flowers are followed by glossy crimson berries that provide a further dimension to this already intriguing plant. Although the Flirt is perfect for the landscape, it is also ideal for a container garden as it provides unique texture as well as gorgeous, varying colors. Plant this Nandina in well-drained garden soil and fertilize in early spring for best results.

Planting tips for Acid Loving Plants

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

Flirt Nandina Spacing Recommendations

For a seamless planting, space your Flirt Nandina 1 foot apart from plant center to plant center. For space between plantings, plant them 3 feet apart.

  • Scientific Name
    Nandina domestica 'Murasaki' PP21391'
  • Hardiness Zone
    6, 7, 8, 9, 10
  • Sun Exposure
    Part Sun to Part Shade
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Evergreen
  • Features
    Dwarf, Winter / Fall Foliage Color
  • Feature Color
    Green, Red
  • Uses
    Accent, Border, Container, Foundation Planting, Groundcover, Mass Planting
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    -

Growing Zones : 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10

Southern Living Plants

A collection of shrubs, trees, and perennials selected by plant experts to thrive in the heat of the South. Find traditional varieties like camellias mixed with new landscape favorites like agapanthus. These varieties have been bread to tackle landscape challenges specific to the region.

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Southern Living Plant Collection

Flirt Nandina

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If you're looking for a fantastically colorful ground cover plant, look no further than the Flirt Nandina from the Southern Living Plant Collection. This heavenly bamboo will grow to 2' H x 2' W. As new growth emerges in spring, it is a deep scarlet red which is a rich contrast against the dark sage evergreen foliage at the center of the plant. In late spring, petite white flowers grow in multitudes of tightly clustered panicles. These flowers are followed by glossy crimson berries that provide a further dimension to this already intriguing plant. Although the Flirt is perfect for the landscape, it is also ideal for a container garden as it provides unique texture as well as gorgeous, varying colors. Plant this Nandina in well-drained garden soil and fertilize in early spring for best results.

Planting tips for Acid Loving Plants

Pot size

  • 2.5 Quart
  • 1.5 Gallon
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