Nandina dom. 'Obsessed'? - 40-50 CM C10

Description
The Heavenly bamboo 'Obsessed' (Nandina domestica) is an upright, compact small shrub with decorative, red fruits. It produces white flowers from July to August. The Heavenly bamboo 'Obsessed' also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. The red shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, lime-free, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 70 cm and is approx. 60 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Nandina domestica 'Seika'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Attractive red autumn colouring * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * red shoots

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Heavenly bamboo 'Obsessed' are dark green, lanceolate. Red shoots. Heavenly bamboo 'Obsessed' turns bright red in autumn.

Spread
China to Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Heavenly bamboo 'Obsessed' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Heavenly bamboo 'Obsessed' is an upright and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 50 - 70 cm and is approx. 40 - 60 cm wide.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Nandina domestica 'Obsessed' thrives in all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils. Commercially available container plant soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The white flowers appear from July to August.

Fruit
The red fruits of Nandina domestica 'Obsessed' are particularly decorative. These appear from October.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, tub