Nandina Obsessed Seika - 3ltr pot

Nandina Obsessed Seika - 3ltr pot
£13.00

Nandina domestica 'Obsessed', also known as 'Seika', is a compact, evergreen shrub often called heavenly or sacred bamboo. It is prized for its vibrant red and green foliage that changes colour throughout the seasons. The cultivar name 'Seika' means "sacred fire," which refers to its fiery red new growth. 

Key features

  • Foliage: The lance-shaped leaves are bright red when they emerge in spring and mature to a rich, dark green. The colors deepen to reds and coppers in autumn and winter, especially when the plant is in full sun.
  • Flowers: Clusters of small, white, star-shaped flowers appear in midsummer.
  • Berries: Unlike some other Nandina varieties, 'Obsessed' typically does not produce fruit.
  • Growth habit: It has a dense, compact, and upright growth pattern, resembling bamboo. It is an improved version of the popular dwarf 'Gulf Stream' variety.
  • Size: This dwarf variety reaches a height and spread of about 0.5 to 1 meter.