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ornamentalFamily: BerberidaceaeGenus: Nandina
Cultivar
Firepower Nandina
Nandina 'Firepower'
Cultivar: Firepower
Firepower Nandina is a popular, low-maintenance evergreen shrub that provides year-round color. Its foliage remains compact and dense, starting as a soft green and maturing into a vibrant, glowing red as temperatures drop. Ideal for borders, foundation plantings, or as a container accent, this Nandina brings consistent texture and striking seasonal color shifts to the garden landscape.
Firepower Nandina is a compact, mounding evergreen shrub prized for its brilliant foliage that shifts from lime-green in summer to intense fiery red during the cooler months.
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Plant Profile
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Sun
Full sun to partial shade.
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Water
Regular watering to establish, then moderate moisture; well-established plants show some drought tolerance.
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Mature size
24-30 inches tall and wide.
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Hardiness
6-9
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Growth habit
Upright, rounded, and compact mounding shrub.
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Plant type
Shrub
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Foliage color intensity is directly linked to sun exposure and cooler temperatures; best color occurs in full sun with consistent autumn chill.
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Climate note
Prefers moderate climates; foliage color is most dramatic in regions with distinct seasonal temperature drops.
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Flower / fruit
Known almost exclusively for its ornamental foliage; it rarely produces flowers or fruit compared to the species type.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Full sun to partial shade.
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Growth rate
Moderate.
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth begins.
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Pruning
Little to no pruning is required to maintain its natural, neat, rounded form; remove any straggly or damaged stems in late winter if needed.
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Care notes
Foliage color intensity is directly linked to sun exposure and cooler temperatures; best color occurs in full sun with consistent autumn chill.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
24-30 inches tall and wide.
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Growth habit
Upright, rounded, and compact mounding shrub.
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Spacing
24-30 inches apart for hedge or mass planting.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Known almost exclusively for its ornamental foliage; it rarely produces flowers or fruit compared to the species type.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
6-9
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Temperature
Prefers moderate climates; foliage color is most dramatic in regions with distinct seasonal temperature drops.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Regular watering to establish, then moderate moisture; well-established plants show some drought tolerance.
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Soil
Adaptable to most soil types but prefers well-draining, moderately fertile soil with consistent moisture.
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Soil pH
5.5-7.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Excellent for decorative containers where its compact size and seasonal color can be showcased on patios or near entrances.
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Family
Berberidaceae
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Foliage Look
Densely packed, pointed leaflets; transitioning from vibrant lime-green to brilliant scarlet-red.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves should appear as compound foliage with pointed leaflets; variegation is absent, but seasonal color changes from green to red are characteristic.
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Fruit Flower Look
Not applicable; focus on the foliage texture and color.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Do not depict flowers or fruit; focus on dense, colorful foliage architecture.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain a low, dense, mounding habit; do not depict as a loose or leggy shrub.
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Mature Plant Look
Compact, rounded mound of intense red or green foliage; clean and low-maintenance structure.
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Mature Stage Morphology
A dense, rounded mound of upright stems with complex, compound leaves that deepen to brilliant red and burgundy tones.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure leaves are shown in their characteristic compound, lanceolate leaflet structure.
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Plant Faqs
Does Firepower Nandina need full sun? Yes, it thrives in full sun, which also helps achieve the best red color in cooler months. How tall does it grow? It typically reaches 24 to 30 inches in height. Is it an evergreen? Yes, it is a broadleaf evergreen shrub that retains its foliage year-round. Can it be grown in pots? Yes, it makes a wonderful container plant due to its naturally compact and rounded habit.
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Root Look
Healthy, white fibrous roots forming a solid, well-developed plug.
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Soil Look
Dark, moist, well-draining potting medium.
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Starter Stage
Small, dense, multi-stemmed plug with lance-shaped, soft green leaves.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Soft green, narrowly pointed leaves emerging from compact, woody stems within the plug tray.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Firepower Nandina. This is Firepower Nandina, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this compact evergreen become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future growing space you want to create. Focus on the dense, vibrant foliage as it shifts from a lush summer green into a brilliant display of fiery red tones. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot to help it get a strong start, then move it to its final container or landscape location once it is fully established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Nandina Firepower Nandina Evergreen Shrub Garden Landscaping Container Gardening Colorful Foliage Small Garden Plants Agardeni Low Maintenance Shrubs Garden Design
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the Firepower Nandina, a compact, low-maintenance evergreen shrub that transforms with the seasons. Its vibrant green foliage shifts to an intense, glowing red, making it an ideal choice for colorful garden landscapes and patio containers.
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Youtube Video Title
Firepower Nandina: A Compact Shrub for Year-Round Color
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