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Nandina domestica 'Magical Sunrise' (PBR) – supplied in a 3-litre pot
Plant Highlights: Brilliant changing foliage throughout the year • Compact evergreen habit • Ideal for containers and small gardens • Year-round colour with minimal maintenance
Overview
Nandina domestica 'Magical Sunrise' (PBR) is a compact heavenly bamboo grown primarily for its exceptional foliage display. Fresh new growth emerges in vibrant shades of orange, red and gold before maturing to green, with the leaves developing rich red and fiery tones again as temperatures cool, providing interest across the seasons.
Its naturally tidy, upright habit makes it an excellent choice for borders, patio containers and contemporary planting schemes where dependable foliage colour is more important than flowers. As a compact selection, it is particularly well suited to smaller gardens and urban spaces.
Plant Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Nandina domestica 'Magical Sunrise' (PBR) |
| Common Name | Heavenly Bamboo |
| Plant Type | Evergreen shrub |
| Supplied Form | 3-litre pot |
| Foliage | Colour-changing foliage with green, orange, red and golden tones |
| Flowers | Small white flowers may appear in summer |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Fertile, well-drained soil |
| Mature Height | 0.5–1m |
| Mature Spread | 0.5–1m |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (−15°C to −10°C). |
Growing Guide
Plant in full sun or partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil. The richest foliage colours generally develop in brighter positions, while some shelter from cold, drying winds helps protect new growth.
Water regularly while establishing, particularly during dry spells or when grown in containers. Once established, this is a reliable, low-maintenance shrub requiring little routine care.
Seasonal Care
Little pruning is required. Remove any dead, damaged or congested stems in late winter or early spring to maintain an open, healthy framework. Avoid frequent trimming, as the plant naturally develops an attractive shape.
Perfect For
- Patio containers
- Small gardens
- Mixed shrub borders
- Contemporary planting
- Courtyard gardens
- Year-round foliage displays
Good to Know
Unlike some older forms of Nandina domestica, 'Magical Sunrise' is grown primarily for its colourful foliage rather than for heavy flowering or berry production. As a result, berries are often sparse or absent, allowing the changing leaf colour to remain the main feature throughout the year.
Product Information
- Supplied in a 3-litre pot
- Compact evergreen shrub
- Protected variety 'Magical Sunrise' (PBR)
- Colourful foliage changes through the seasons with green, orange, gold and red tones
- Best grown in full sun or partial shade
- Suitable for containers, borders and small gardens
- Attractive year-round foliage with minimal maintenance
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade· Sheltered
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Acid neutral· Well drained
- Mature size
- 1.0m high· 1.0m wide
- Flowering
- White
- Foliage
- evergreen
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