38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Nandina domestica 'Firepower'
Dwarf Sacred Bamboo
$24
PB5
Mature height:
50 - 60 cm
Mature width:
50 - 60 cm
An incredibly popular, compact evergreen shrub forming a neat, dense, mounded cushion. Features bamboo-like, compound leaves that are lime-green in summer and erupt into a brilliant, fiery, glowing crimson-red throughout the autumn and winter.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Adaptable; thrives in average, well-drained loam or clay.
Sunlight
Full sun is essential for the brightest, most intense winter red colour.
Flower
Inconspicuous flowers in summer.
Care & Maintenance
Nandina domestica 'Firepower' is a popular, compact, evergreen shrub with lime-green summer leaves that turn brilliant red in winter.
• Best colour is achieved in full sun.
• Requires minimal pruning; remove old stems at the base every few years to rejuvenate.
• Very hardy to cold and frost.
• Drought-tolerant once established.
Common Uses for
Nandina domestica 'Firepower'
01
Low Geometric Border
Outlines formal garden edges and sunny paths with a permanent, fiery red structural ribbon.
02
Graphic colour Accent
Provides an intense, low-growing red centerpiece that contrasts sharply against green beds.
03
Modern Courtyard Filler
Adds striking, low-maintenance, geometric colour blocks to minimalist stone and concrete courtyards.
04
Foundation Planting
Provides elegant, neat, year-round colour structure along the front sides of home foundations.
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We’re a local, onsite nursery located in Alexandra.
All plants are selected and purchased in person so you can see quality, size, and suitability before you buy.
38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra
Opening Hours
You’re welcome to visit during our open hours, or arrange a time that suits you by appointment.
August - May:
Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
June - July:
By Appointment Only