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Heavenly Bamboo: A Colorful, Low-Maintenance Garden Favorite

Add a pop of colour to your garden with Heavenly Bamboo's stunning foliage. Just be sure to remove its seeds to keep it from spreading too far.

In the image there are bamboo trees in the front and above its sky.
In the image there are bamboo trees in the front and above its sky.

Heavenly Bamboo: A Colorful, Low-Maintenance Garden Favorite

Heavenly bamboo, a popular ornamental plant, is known for its vibrant foliage and ease of care. It's a favourite for indoor arrangements and outdoor landscaping, but gardeners must be cautious with its seeds.

Heavenly bamboo, or Nandina domestica, is not related to invasive bamboo species. It's prized for its leaves that transform from green in spring to deep maroon in fall and winter. The Firecracker cultivar boasts brilliant, red fall foliage, adding a pop of colour to gardens.

The plant produces clusters of red berries, perfect for indoor holiday arrangements. However, gardeners should remove seeds to prevent invasive spread. It's simple to grow, thriving in full sun and USDA zones 6 through 9. In late spring to summer, small, white flowers bloom on the plant.

Heavenly bamboo comes in various sizes. Standard plants can grow up to 8 feet (2 m) tall, while shorter cultivars like Wood's Dwarf and Harbour Dwarf reach about 18 inches (45.5 cm) and serve well as edging plants.

Heavenly bamboo is a versatile and low-maintenance plant that adds colour and texture to gardens. Its changing foliage and red berries make it a great choice for both indoor and outdoor use. Just remember to remove seeds to prevent unwanted spreading.

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