{"product_id":"col-3l-nan-gul-strx1","title":"1 Nandina Gulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo, Compact Hardy Evergreen Garden Shrub, 3 Litre Root Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNandina Gulf Stream – Compact Hardy Evergreen Garden Shrub\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNandina domestica 'Gulf Stream' is a beautifully compact evergreen shrub, commonly known as Heavenly Bamboo. Prized for its striking, year-round foliage interest, the elegant lance-shaped leaves emerge with warm coppery-red tones in spring, mature to a rich blue-green through summer, and then transform into vivid shades of orange and fiery red during autumn and winter. This seasonal colour display makes Gulf Stream one of the most ornamental compact shrubs available for the UK garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its neat, dense and bushy habit, Gulf Stream is an excellent choice for mixed borders, foundation planting, low informal hedging or container displays on patios and terraces. It requires minimal pruning to maintain its naturally tidy shape, making it a superb low-maintenance option for gardeners of all experience levels. Small panicles of delicate white flowers may appear in summer, adding subtle charm to the foliage display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plant is supplied in a 3 litre pot, well-established and ready for planting out or potting on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavenly Bamboo, Gulf Stream Nandina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact Evergreen Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80–100 cm x 60–80 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, Bushy, Upright Evergreen Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, Containers, Foundation Planting, Low Hedging, Courtyard Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer (small white flower panicles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, Well-Drained Soil; Tolerates Most Soil Types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS H5 – Hardy to approximately -15°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Compact Evergreen Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lance-Shaped Leaves; Coppery-Red in Spring, Blue-Green in Summer, Vivid Orange-Red in Autumn and Winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal Pruning Required; Trim Lightly in Spring if Needed to Maintain Shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Care Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in a sheltered or semi-sheltered position for the best foliage colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eApply a layer of mulch around the base to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eFoliage colour is most intense when planted in a position that receives good light, particularly morning sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSuitable for growing in containers using a good quality, peat-free compost with adequate drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the Gulf Stream variety of Nandina, known for its particularly compact habit and outstanding seasonal foliage colour changes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verdant living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50213017092316,"sku":"COL-3L-NAN-GUL-STRX1","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_35cb5e34-045a-4c55-98dc-eddfc329394b.png?v=1777417685","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-3l-nan-gul-strx1","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}