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Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream'

Also Known As

  • Nandina domestica 'Gulfstream'
  • Gulfstream Heavenly Bamboo

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream' plant details

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with bronze, green and red foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, green and red
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, dwarf, fall color, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 6. Finely textured leaves. Orange-red in fall.
Dwarf, evergreen shrub with a dense habit. Green to bluish-green foliage is red tinged, then takes on even more red tones in cold weather.
Gulf Stream' is a compact dwarf cultivar growing in a symmetrical mound to about four feet. New growth is bronze, mature summer foliage is deep blue green and the fall and winter colour can range from orange to red. 'Gulf Stream' has not been known to bloom or berry. 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 interest from foliage texture and colours. Full shade right up to full sun!
New growth bronze w/orange tints layered over green leaves, evergreen, deer resistant, Zones 6-9.
What a great little shrub! This dwarf grows to 3'x3'. A great moderate size. Very nice!

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

A standard in the industry now, we are pleased to offer Gulfstream. Bronze to green foliage turns brilliant red in fall.

Gardening facts about Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream' plant

How to Grow Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • bronze
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • snail / slug resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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