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Why we like this plant
Nandina 'Fire Power' is the answer when you want all-season impact with zero hassle. Its compact size fits into any garden, and just when you think the season’s winding down, its foliage fires up in blazing red tones. It’s evergreen, ultra low-maintenance, and brings life to winter displays—what more could you ask for from a small shrub?
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About this plant
Nandina 'Fire Power' is a compact, evergreen shrub grown for its fiery foliage rather than flowers. In spring and summer, its leaves are fresh green, but as temperatures cool, they turn vibrant shades of red, orange and burgundy, making it a standout feature through autumn and winter. Its tidy, rounded shape and slow growth make it ideal for containers, front borders or adding seasonal colour in low-maintenance planting schemes.
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Key features
- Brilliant red autumn and winter foliage
- Compact, tidy form
- Evergreen (semi-evergreen in colder regions)
- Low maintenance
- Ideal for pots or small gardens
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Eventual height and
spreadHeight: 50–60cm | Spread: 50–60cm
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Growth
habitNeat, bushy, and rounded with a slow-growing, compact form.
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Moisture
Moist but well-drained
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Position in
the GardenPerfect for containers, front-of-border planting, low hedging, or architectural contrast
Planting guide
Plant in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Ideal in containers or as front-of-border colour. Water regularly in the first season and mulch annually.
Care tips
Very low maintenance. Prune only to remove any damaged stems in spring. Mulch to retain moisture and feed annually if grown in pots.
Winter care
Very little is needed. In colder areas, leaves may drop or become tinged with bronze but will regrow in spring. Mulch in autumn to help protect roots in exposed spots.