Nandina domestica 'Twilight' (Pink-variegated sacred bamboo) — H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm
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Frequently asked questions
How can I keep it as pink as possible? Place it in the sun: it produces the most pink shoots in full light. In partial shade, the foliage stays more green and white.
Does it stay outdoors in winter? Yes, it tolerates temperatures of around -15 °C in a pot. In very cold weather or icy winds, it may lose some of its leaves and grow back in spring.
Shipping & packaging
Shipped within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 working days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection so your plant arrives in perfect condition
- Tracking link sent by email as soon as your parcel ships
- Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page
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We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us promptly at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- We will find the right solution for your situation
- No return needed — we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage in transit, plants severely weakened on arrival, and order preparation errors.
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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🌸 Bright pink young shoots • 🤍 Green leaves marbled with white • 🍂 Coppery tones in autumn • ☀️ Sun or partial shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -15 °C • 🏅 Gold medal at Plantarium
Nandina domestica 'Twilight' is a variegated sacred bamboo whose foliage changes from bright pink to white and then to green marbled with white. An American horticultural selection (Texas), identified in 2010 as a mutation of 'Gulf Stream' and awarded a gold medal at the Plantarium show in the Netherlands, it brings brightness to any project to design a balcony.
In spring, its young shoots emerge bright pink, fade to almost pure white, then turn green marbled with white. All three shades coexist on the plant throughout the growing season. In autumn, the foliage takes on coppery tones. Its slow growth forms a dense, light clump around 80 cm to 1 m tall at maturity.
Which colorful-leaved shrub should you choose?
Ten evergreen shrubs from the catalog, chosen for their foliage rather than their flowers:
- Nandina 'Twilight' (this plant) — bright pink young shoots, then green leaves marbled with white, coppery in autumn. The only variegated nandina.
- Nandina Obsessed™ 'Seika' — bright red shoots renewed throughout the 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.
- Nandina Blush Pink™ — pink young shoots, reddish green in summer and fuchsia red in winter. The most compact, around 50 cm.
- 'Little Red Robin' photinia on a standard — bright red young shoots on a 90 cm stem. 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 stem. 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 speckled with white, for partial shade. The most exotic.
Unlike leucothoes, nandinas grow in ordinary soil, even chalky soil, and tolerate sun: they are the easiest to position.
Light & location
Sunlight brings out the pink: in bright light, it produces more pink shoots, while in partial shade the foliage remains mainly green and white. It prefers a warm spot sheltered from cold winds.
- Exposure: sun or bright partial shade, sheltered from cold winds.
- Location: south- or west-facing balcony, sheltered terrace, entrance, large planter.
- Hardiness in a pot: down to -15 °C — it can stay outdoors in winter.
- Soil type: any well-drained potting soil, acidic, neutral or alkaline.
The white parts of the foliage are more sensitive to reflected sun: avoid placing it next to a white wall facing due south.
Watering & care
It tolerates drought well once established, but does not like stagnant water in winter: testing the substrate with your finger shows when to water, and a well-draining substrate with clay pebbles at the bottom prevents the roots from rotting.
- Watering: moderate — when the first few centimeters of the substrate are dry, water thoroughly before winter, then very sparingly.
- Water: tap water is suitable.
- Fertilizer: fertilizer for shrubs, in spring.
- Pruning: rarely necessary — a light trim just before growth resumes, in spring, keeps it more compact.
- Repotting: every two to three years, in spring, in a wider pot, using potting soil for shrubs.
In very cold weather, it may lose leaves along an entire stem: this is not a dead branch; it will leaf out again in spring.
Decor ideas & plant combinations
Its pink and white tones soften a foliage composition, paired with balcony plants suited to the same exposure.
- For a pink palette, place a 'Eve Price' laurustinus behind it — its bright pink buds and pale pink flowers from November to March echo the nandina's hues.
- For late-winter flowering, plant a 'Double Ellen Pink' Lenten rose at its base — its pale pink double flowers from February to April herald the first pink shoots.
- To dress the edge of the pot, plant a Carex 'Ice Dance' — its cream edging echoes the white marbling of the leaves.
- To enhance the pot, choose the anthracite Capi Nature Skin pot — the dark gray makes the pink and white foliage stand out.
Paired with Nandina Obsessed in the same planter, it creates a gradient from bright red to pink and white.
Verdeia tips
- Cut back branches that have turned green again: on a variegated shrub, an entirely green stem is more vigorous and eventually takes over. Remove it at the base as soon as it appears.
- Give it as a spring gift: in full pink growth, it makes a more original gift than a bouquet. There is a plant for every occasion, depending on the meaning of plants as gifts.
- Keep it out of reach of animals: all parts of the nandina are toxic to dogs, cats, and birds if consumed.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Nandina domestica 'Twilight'
- Common name: Sacred bamboo, nandina
- Family: Berberidaceae
- Origin: American horticultural selection (Texas), species native to East Asia (China, Japan)
- Dimensions on delivery: H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm
- Growth habit: dense, light clump, slow-growing
- Mature height: 80 cm to 1 m tall, 50 to 80 cm wide
- Flowering: subtle, small white panicles in summer during warm years
- Exposure: sun or partial shade
- Watering: moderate
- Soil type: any well-drained soil, acidic to alkaline
- Hardiness: down to -15 °C
- Foliage: evergreen, bright pink then green marbled with white, copper-colored in autumn
- 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, white, and green shoots naturally varies according to 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.