Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Colerno'
Dwarf Nandina 'Compacta'
Dwarf Nandina 'Filamentosa'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Harbor Belle'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Moon Bay'
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Mountains, Valley
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-5
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Copper
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Mealybugs, Whiteflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for making informal hedge
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
NANDINA domestica 'Nana Purpurea'
IRIS 'Apollo'
Common Name
heavenly bamboo
sacred bamboo
nandina
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
In Hindi
Dwarf Nandina
Dutch Iris
In German
Dwarf Nandina
Dutch Iris
In French
Nandina Dwarf
Dutch Iris
In Spanish
Nandina enana
Dutch Iris
In Greek
Dwarf Nandina
Dutch Iris
In Portuguese
Nandina do anão
Dutch Iris
In Polish
Dwarf Nandina
Dutch Iris
In Latin
Dwarf Nandina
Dutch Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Asparagales
Family
Berberidaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Nandina and Dutch Iris
Season and care of Dwarf Nandina and Dutch Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nandina and Dutch Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nandina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dutch Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Nandina is Loam, Sand and for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nandina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Nandina and Dutch Iris Physical Information
Dwarf Nandina and Dutch Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nandina height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nandina and Dutch Iris are as follows:
Dwarf Nandina flower color: Not Available
Dwarf Nandina leaf color: Green, Purple and Copper
Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Dwarf Nandina and Dutch Iris
Care of Dwarf Nandina and Dutch Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nandina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Nandina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
