Landscape Notes: The Blush Pink Nandina is a compact, ornamental shrub prized for its colorful foliage that changes with the seasons. Its foliage emerges in a vibrant blush-pink color in spring, creating a soft and airy look that resembles the blush on cheeks. As the season progresses, the leaves mature to a lush green, often with subtle pink undertones that remain. In autumn, the foliage transforms again to a rich, red-pink hue that brings warmth to the garden.
This plant typically grows in a compact, rounded form, reaching about 1.5 to 2 feet in height and width, making it suitable for small garden beds, borders, or containers. The foliage is fine-textured and feathery, giving it a delicate, graceful appearance. Unlike other varieties of Nandina, it doesn’t produce flowers or berries, which means it focuses all its energy on its beautiful leaf color transitions.
Exposure/Culture: It hrives in full sun to partial shade. Prefers well-draining soil, and is tolerant of a range of soil types. Moderate water needs, but once established, it's fairly drought-tolerant.
Other Notes: The Blush Pink Nandina is a versatile choice for adding subtle color and texture to landscapes, with its ever-changing foliage bringing seasonal interest without high maintenance.
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Genus |
Nandina |
Species |
domestica 'AKA' |
Container Size |
3 Gallon |
Foliage Color |
Green to Blush |
Mature Height |
1.5-2 Feet |
Mature Spread |
1.5-2 Feet |
Soil |
Well Drained |
Zones |
6 - 10 |
Mature Form |
Compact |
Growth Rate |
Medium |
Sun Exposure |
Partial Shade to Full Sun |
Flower Color |
n/a |
Fall Color |
Green to Blush |
Bloom Period |
Grown for Foliage |