Nandina Moon Bay has gorgeous foliage that changes with the seasons.
Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.
Some tolerance for full shade, but foliage often grows best in sun with some afternoon shade. Tolerates a wide range of soils, but prefers rich, moist, humusy ones. Best with consistent watering
Height: 60cm-1m
Width: 60cm-1m
Foliage: Nandina Moon Bays colours change with the seasons, turning scarlet in Winter, then other tones of Green, Red, Apricot, Burgundy and Lime at other times of the year.
Flowers: Small white, star-shaped flowers appear in Summer and are followed by clusters of ornamental round red berries
Planting requirements:
Nandina Moonbay looks best in full sun to light or open shade. The foliage colors are more brilliant with more sun. It is drought tolerant once established but looks better with occasional summer watering.
Uses:
Excellent as a pot plant or in garden bed, can be used as a border or smaller hedge.
Care:
Remove any old foliage and prune yearly to encourage a dense upright growth habit. Sprinkle a slow release food around in Spring. Apply mulch to keep roots coo