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Why we like this plant
If you love rich seasonal colour with next to no fuss, Nandina 'Obsessed' is hard to beat. It brings drama from the moment new leaves unfurl in blazing red, softens into green for summer, then heats things up again in autumn. Compact, tidy, and reliably colourful, it's ideal for pots, patios, or giving borders a bold edge—all with hardly any work.
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About this plant
Nandina 'Obsessed' is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its vivid, changing foliage. New growth emerges in a rich, fiery red, maturing to deep green, before transitioning again to bright crimson in autumn and winter. Unlike some nandinas, 'Obsessed' keeps its colour compact and concentrated, making it ideal for small gardens, containers, and colourful structure planting. It requires minimal maintenance and provides standout interest all year.
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Key features
- Brilliant red new growth
- Striking autumn and winter colour
- Compact, upright habit
- Evergreen
- Perfect for pots and front borders
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Eventual height and
spreadHeight: 60–90cm | Spread: 50–70cm
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Growth
habitUpright and compact with a neat, columnar shape and colourful, tiered foliage.
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Moisture
Moist but well-drained
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Position in
the GardenExcellent for pots, front-of-border contrast, low hedging, or focal points in small spaces
Planting guide
Plant in well-drained soil in a sheltered spot. Ideal in containers or as low hedging. Water well during dry spells in the first year and mulch annually.
Care tips
Requires little to no pruning—just remove damaged or dead stems in spring. Mulch annually and feed if container-grown.
Winter care
No special winter care required. In exposed areas, a mulch around the base helps protect roots. Leaves may bronze slightly in extreme cold but recover well.