Nandina domestica 'Filamentosa'

Also Known As

Nandina domestica 'Filimentosa'
Nandina domestica 'San Gabriel'
Nandina domestica filamentosa
Nandina domestica San Gabriel™
San Gabriel Heavenly Bamboo

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Nandina domestica 'Filamentosa' plant details

Nandina domestica 'Filamentosa' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nandina domestica 'Filamentosa'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, cutting garden, rare, textural, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nandina domestica 'Filamentosa'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

‘Filamentosa’ is a dwarf cultivar with a mounding habit. It has unusual, deeply cut, lacy, narrow foliage that is reddish when emerging, bright green at maturity and an intense purplish-red colour in the fall and winter. Clusters of small white summer flowers give way to bright orange-red winter fruit. Not a bamboo at all but a non-invasive relative of Mahonia, the Oregon grape. Nandinas are incredibly versatile and useful evergreen shrubs with great foliage interest. Full shade right up to full sun!

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Unusual, airy, almost fern-like foliage on this 2' wonderful compact mound that will spread somewhat by suckers, beautiful in all seasons with its apricot colored new growth, bright green summer leaves and brilliant crimson in the fall; leaves and berries are toxic. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Nandinas are used all over the west and south as an easy utilitarian plant. The difference here is the size and texture. N. d. ‘Filimentosa’ will get to 18”. The evergreen leaves are thread like and thin.

By: Gossler Farms

Extremely dissected, net-like leaves are airy and delicate. This is unusual and a slow grower but so worth the wait. Just think of the tiny flowers you can plant beneath to be viewed through Filamentosa's netted foliage - perhaps a small Primula, violet, a moss, or an oxalis such as Purple Shamrock (Oxalis regnellii var. triangularis) - precious. 2' x 2' Minimum temperature: -10?F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

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Gardening facts about Nandina domestica 'Filamentosa' plant

How to Grow Nandina domestica 'Filamentosa'

Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - occasional
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant