Nandina 'Firepower' features brilliant, fire-red foliage during Winter. A dwarf, compact selection with a globose form to 3' tall and 2 to 2.5' wide. This nandina must have well-drained soils and is best planted in raised beds. Useful in foundation plantings or landscape beds as a border, under low windows, in small groups or mass plantings, or as an accent. Low maintenance and easy to grow so long as the soil is very well-drained. Nandinas do not like wet feet! Best color in full to mostly sun, however tolerates a good deal of shade.

Height: 2' to 3' Landscape Usages: Foundation, Landscape Beds, Shrub Border, Garden Pond, Outdoor Living Areas, Entryway, Small Groups, Mass Planting, Accent, Hedges, Border / Edger Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Mostly Sun, Morning Sun, Partial Shade, Afternoon Sun Seasons of Bloom: Winter Foliage Water Needs: Low USDA Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Spread: 2' to 2' 6" Attracts: Visual Attention Characteristics: Foliage Fragrances: None Growth Rate: Moderate Foliage Color: Green, Red Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Drought, Heat, Insect Soil Needs: Ammended Clay, Average, Sandy, Well-Drained, Dry Type: Shrub, Evergreen Theme Gardens: Japanese, Rock

Nandina 'Firepower' Feeding Instructions

Fertilize this evergreen shrub in Spring (after new growth has begun to emerge), and again, if needed, in late Summer to early Fall with a well-balanced tree and shrub fertilizer or an organic plant food. When in dought as to how much fertilizer to apply, follow instructions on the product label.

Nandina 'Firepower' Pruning Instructions

This is a low-maintenance plant that requires little or no pruning! An occasional snip here or there of a stray or broken branch, or shearing faded flowers to encourage more blooming is okay.

Nandina 'Firepower' Pest Instructions

This plant typically encounters very few pest or disease problems. If a pest or disease problem is identified, treat with an insecticide product, preferably one containing "Neem oil". Neem oil is a safe, triple-action product that can be used to control insects, mites and diseases. If your plant appears seriously stressed or diseased, consult with your local nurseryman, arborist, professional landscaper or local extension agent.