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Nandina domestica 'Richmond'
  • RHS AGM

heavenly bamboo 'Richmond'

A mid-sized, evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub with green, lance-shaped leaves that turn red in autumn. In summer, it bears panicles of white flowers followed by bright-red berries in winter.

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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn Green Red
Winter Red
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Berberidaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Columnar upright, Bushy
Potentially harmful
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets (dogs, poultry): Harmful if eaten. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Genus

Nandina are erect, evergreen shrubs with pinnate to 3-pinnate leaves composed of lance-shaped leaflets which colour well in autumn, and panicles of small, star-shaped white flowers, followed by bright red fruits

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Plant in moist, but well-drained, soil in a sheltered, sunny spot.

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Cut flowers
Pruning

No pruning required, but can be trimmed in late spring if needed

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and a virus

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