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NANDINA domestica 'Obsessed'
Commonly known as Chopstick plant, Nanten, Sacred bamboo
(syn. ‘Seika’). Rich red new growth
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Evergreen
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Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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White -
Height - 60cm (24in) -
Spread - 70cm (28in)
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Dwarf shrub - Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions. - dense, upright growth habit. Flowers are followed by red berries
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sun - in a sheltered site -
Additional Features - Good to know - - syn. 'Seika'. At least 2 different cultivars are required for fruiting -
Pests & Diseases - viruses -
Place of origin - garden origin -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape - Panicles -
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Star-shaped - to 1cm (½in) across
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Garden Location/Conditions - Patio / pot plants -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf form - Pinnate - see photos above -
Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above
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Leaf shape - Lanceolate - see photos above
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Pruning group - Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Nandina - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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