How big do obsession Nandinas get?
3-4 feet tall
Expect this shrub to max out at 3-4 feet tall and wide. This is a welcome change from traditional nandinas that are known for getting tall and leggy. It’s great for usage as a medium-height accent, hedge, mass planting, or border plant, and will really shine when planted with contrasting colored plants.
Where should I plant obsession nandina?
Obsession™ Nandina
- Light Needs. Full Sun to Part Shade.
- USDA Zones. USDA Zones. 6a – 10b.
- mature dimensions. 3-4′ high x 3-4′ wide.
How do you care for a nandina obsession?
For best results grow in moist but well-drained soil in partial shade, in a sheltered spot away from strong winds. In colder regions it may need protecting from frost. Cut back untidy stems in spring.
How far apart should you plant obsession nandina?
Obsession Nandina Spacing Plant 5 feet apart in the shrub border and for mass plantings. Space 3 to 4 feet apart when establishing a hedge.
What looks good with Obsession nandina?
Combine pink or green-to-red leafed ‘Blush Pink’ or ‘Fire Power’ with the bright yellow-green-to-lime green ‘Lemon Lime’ nandina as companion plants; then add yellow, orange or purple flowering low-growing perennials and annuals in front and taller shrubs with dark green foliage behind these 2- to 4-foot-tall shrubs.
Can you prune nandina obsession?
Compact selections of nandina, such as Flirt™ Nandina, Blush Pink™ Nandina or Obsession™ Nandina from Southern Living, remain tidy with little or no pruning. Maintain a natural appearance by pruning each stalk to a different height, cutting back to a tuft of foliage.
How do you stop Nandina from spreading?
Spray mature heavenly bamboo with a ready-to-use 1 percent glyphosate or triclopyr weedkiller. Cover all stems and leaves, or apply according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Remove dead foliage when the plant dies down after two to three weeks.
What’s the best way to plant obsession Nandina?
Plant in well-drained soil. Water regularly to establish. A water-wise plant once established. Fertilize yearly in early spring. Prune back to the ground if necessary in early spring. Plant 5 feet apart in the shrub border and for mass plantings. Space 3 to 4 feet apart when establishing a hedge.
What kind of plant is obsession Nandina Seika?
Obsession Nandina, Nandina domestica ‘Seika’, is a compact evergreen shrub with brilliant red foliage in the spring. Leaves turn a deep green as they mature.
What does the obsession Nandina shrub look like?
These bushes offer a whole range of foliage color and seasonal interest, but the Obsession™ Nandina stands out as the top-pick for vibrant red spring foliage, sturdy compact growth, and wonderful fall reds too. The Obsession™ Nandina is a small evergreen shrub that looks a little like bamboo, because of its upright stems and divided leaves.
How much space do you need for obsession Nandina?
Obsession Nandina Spacing. Plant 5 feet apart in the shrub border and for mass plantings. Space 3 to 4 feet apart when establishing a hedge.