Nandina domestica Blush Pink™ (Pink sacred bamboo) — H40 cm | Pot Ø17 cm
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- Delivery in 2 to 5 working days
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- Special protection so your plant arrives in perfect condition
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- Contact us promptly at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
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CARE TIPS ON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack your plant immediately and inspect it
- Let it acclimatize for 24-48h in a bright spot out of direct sunlight
- Check the soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting, if needed
- Keep it away from heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe the leaves to remove dust
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🌸 Soft pink young shoots • 🌿 Reddish green in summer • 🔥 Fuchsia red and orange in winter • ☀️ Sun or partial shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -15 °C • 🪴 Compact habit, ideal for pots
Nandina domestica Blush Pink™ is a compact form of sacred bamboo, grown for its fine foliage that changes color throughout the year. Derived from an East Asian species (China, Japan), it gives balconies and terraces a touch of color even in winter, in sun or partial shade.
In spring, its young leaves emerge soft pink on brick-red stems. In summer, they turn slightly reddish green, then from autumn to the end of winter, all the foliage bursts into fuchsia red and orange. Despite its bamboo name, it is not a bamboo: it does not spread by runners and remains a rounded clump of around 50 to 60 cm.
Which colorful-foliaged shrub should you choose?
Ten evergreen shrubs from the catalog, chosen for their foliage rather than their flowers:
- Nandina Blush Pink™ (this plant) — pink young shoots, reddish green in summer and fuchsia red in winter. The most compact, around 50 cm.
- Nandina 'Twilight' — bright pink young shoots, then green marbled with white, coppery in autumn. The only variegated nandina.
- Nandina Obsessed™ 'Seika' — bright red shoots renewed all summer, bronze-red in winter. The reddest nandina in every season.
- Nandina 'Lemon Lime' — lemon-yellow young shoots, then bright acid green. The brightest of the nandinas, without berries.
- Nandina 'Gulf Stream' — coppery young shoots, blue-green in summer and orange-red in winter. A dense, slow-growing ball.
- Photinia 'Little Red Robin' standard — bright red young shoots, on a 90 cm standard. The most colorful in spring, for a sunny position.
- Euonymus 'Emerald 'n' Gold' standard — small green and gold leaves, shaped into a ball on a 90 cm standard. The most structured, in sun or partial shade.
- Leucothoe 'Burning Love' — smooth, narrow leaves, burgundy red in spring and purple in winter. The deepest purple, for partial shade in ericaceous soil.
- Leucothoe 'Little Flames' — green leaves with flame-red tips in winter. The best suited to a small shade hedge.
- Japanese aralia 'Spider Web' — large palmate leaves mottled with white, for partial shade. The most exotic.
Unlike leucothoes, nandinas grow in ordinary soil, even alkaline soil, and tolerate sun: they are the easiest to position.
Light & location
It thrives in sun and partial shade, and light creates its colors: the more it receives, the brighter its winter red. Only the scorching, reflected afternoon sun of summer, against a white wall for example, can scorch its leaves.
- Exposure: morning sun or partial shade; full sun all day tolerated except during heatwaves.
- Location: east- or west-facing balcony, terrace, entrance, railing planter.
- Hardiness in a pot: down to -15 °C — it remains outdoors in winter.
- Soil type: any well-drained potting soil, acidic, neutral or alkaline.
In full shade, it stays greener: give it at least a few hours of direct light to enjoy its winter red color.
Watering & care
Once established, it tolerates short dry periods, but in a pot the substrate dries quickly: testing the substrate with your finger indicates when to water, and a few days away in summer needs planning ahead.
- Watering: moderate — when the first few centimeters of the substrate are dry, less frequently in winter.
- Water: tap water is suitable.
- Fertilizer: fertilizer for shrubs, in spring.
- Pruning: rarely necessary — at the end of winter, cut frost-damaged stems back to the base.
- Repotting: the following spring, into a slightly wider pot, using shrub potting soil.
In a pot, watering at the base in the morning during summer prevents the young pink leaves from browning at the tips.
Decor ideas & plant combinations
Its red winter foliage warms up cold-season arrangements, alongside balcony plants suited to the same exposure that flower at the same time.
- For a winter pink palette, place a 'Eve Price' laurustinus behind it — evergreen, it flowers pale pink from November to March and forms a dark green shrub-height backdrop.
- For flowers at its base, pair it with a Lenten rose 'Dacaya' — its burgundy-striped pink flowers, from February to April, echo the foliage's colors.
- To brighten the edge of the pot, plant a Carex 'Ice Dance' — its cream edging and fine leaves contrast with the nandina's red color.
- To enhance the pot, choose the anthracite Capi Nature Skin pot — the dark gray makes the fuchsia red stand out in winter.
Arranged in a long planter, several nandinas form a colorful low hedge that does not exceed the railing.
Verdeia tips
- Don't worry about the winter red color: it is a normal reaction to cold and light, not a disease. The foliage turns green again in spring as new pink shoots emerge. It forms the basis of a winter balcony made up of cold-hardy plants.
- Cut back one stem in three every two years: cut back at the base at the end of winter, the oldest stems make room for new pink shoots and keep the clump dense.
- Keep it out of animals' reach: all parts of the nandina are toxic to dogs, cats, and birds if consumed.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Nandina domestica Blush Pink™ ('Aka')
- Common name: Sacred bamboo, nandina
- Family: Berberidaceae
- Origin: horticultural selection, species native to East Asia (China, Japan)
- Size on delivery: H40 cm | Pot Ø17 cm
- Growth habit: compact, rounded clump with brick-red stems
- Mature height: 50 to 60 cm tall and wide
- Flowering: rare, a variety grown for its foliage
- Exposure: sun or partial shade
- Watering: moderate
- Soil type: any well-drained soil, acidic to alkaline
- Hardiness: down to -15 °C
- Foliage: evergreen, pink then reddish green, fuchsia red, and orange in winter
- Care: easy
- Toxicity: toxic if ingested by animals and children; all parts of the plant are toxic
- Decorative style: Graphic / Japanese-inspired / Patio
Each plant is unique: the proportion of pink, green, and red leaves naturally varies depending on the season, the light it receives, and the delivery date.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Orders ship within 48 working hours, with tracked delivery in 2 to 5 working days via DPD. Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page. You receive a tracking link as soon as your parcel leaves.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.