NANDINA domestica 'Sunset Boulevard'

Description:Common name: Heavenly Bamboo. Evergreen shrub, the new growth is a mixture of orange, yellow and red, compact growth habit

Uses: An excellent choice for patio pots where it will provide year-round interest

Climate/Position: Full sun will produce the best colouring, but partial shade is also acceptable. Plant in a sheltered position

Height/Spread: Height and spread to 90cm

Soil Requirements: Prefers a rich soil which is acid to neutral. Moist conditions in summer ensure lush growth but soil should not remain wet in winter. Tolerant of drought once established

Pruning: A low maintenance shrub

Special Requirements: Plant in a sheltered position in lime free soil. Berries are mildly toxic but birds love them

Additional Interest: Not actually a bamboo but is in fact a barberry, related to Berberis