Nandina Foliage
Common Names: Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo
Botanical names: Nandina domestica
Availability: Year Round
Vase life: 10 to 16 days, longer
Storage temperatures: 34 - 41 degrees Fahrenheit
Ethylene Sensitive: No
Description: Multiple slender, cane-like stems with leaves that are compound and fern-like with an airy texture. Individual leaflets are lance-shaped with pointed tips, arranged symmetrically along the stem. New foliage emerges in shades of bronze or pinkish-red, matures to lush green, and transitions to brilliant red, orange, or burgundy in the fall and winter. In the autumn, loose clusters of bright red berries appear and last through the winter.
Color: New foliage emerges in shades of bronze or pinkish-red, matures to lush green, and transitions to brilliant red, orange, or burgundy in the fall and winter.
Botanical facts: The berries are cyanogenic, producing cyanide if ingested.
Design notes: The long lasting quality, elegance, seasonal color shifts and natural texture make Nandina foliage popular in floral design. The feathery leaves and bold coloration make it a standout choice for adding movement, structure, and contrast to designs.
Purchasing hints: Purchase undamaged stems with turgid unblemished leaves. Avoid stems exhibiting leaf fall.
Conditioning: Cut the stem ends with as sharp knife. Hydrate in water mixed with a commercial floral food for two hours before storage or usage.
Additional notes: The name Nandina comes from the Japanese name for the plant, “nanten”.
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