Fire Power Heavenly Bamboo

Fire Power Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica 'Fire Power')

Fire Power Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica 'Fire Power') is a compact evergreen shrub grown for its fine, bamboo-like foliage and the intense color shift it delivers through the seasons. New growth emerges bright green in spring and summer, then transitions to vivid red and orange tones as temperatures cool, giving the plant a strong, long-lasting winter look. Its naturally rounded, low habit stays neat without constant pruning, making it an easy fit for foundations, mixed borders, and mass plantings where you want dependable color with minimal effort. With its bold seasonal change and tidy form, Fire Power Heavenly Bamboo makes an excellent focal point for edging and small spaces, especially where winter color matters.

Distinctive Features

The standout feature is the fiery fall and winter foliage, which intensifies in cooler weather and can glow in the landscape when placed in sun or bright light. The leaves are narrow and finely textured, giving the shrub a soft, airy look that contrasts well with broader-leaved evergreens. Fire Power is valued primarily for foliage color and habit, staying compact and dense rather than becoming tall and leggy. It is also a strong option for low-maintenance plantings because it holds a clean, rounded shape and does not require frequent shearing to look finished.

Growing Conditions

• Sun: Full sun to part shade; best red winter color typically develops with more sun.
• Soil: Well-drained soil; adapts to a range of soils once established.
• Water: Moderate; water regularly during establishment, then as needed during extended dry spells.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 10.
• Habit: Compact, rounded evergreen shrub with fine-textured foliage.
• Mature Size: About 2 to 3 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Use as a low, colorful specimen where red winter foliage can stand out against stone, mulch, or evergreens.
• Foundation Planting: Keeps a neat shape and adds year-round texture with a strong winter color shift.
• Border Edging: Great for lining walks and beds with consistent height and seasonal color.
• Mass Planting: Plant in drifts for a carpet of fine texture and a bold fall to winter color show.
• Container Accent: Works well in pots where the foliage color change can be enjoyed up close.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Water consistently the first growing season; after that, water during prolonged drought.
• Mulching: Mulch to conserve moisture and protect roots, keeping mulch off the base of the stems.
• Pruning: Minimal pruning needed; remove any damaged stems in late winter or early spring if desired.
• Fertilizing: Feed lightly in spring if growth is slow or foliage looks pale.
• Placement: Give enough sun for the strongest winter color and avoid soggy soils.
• Cold Protection: In colder areas of its range, place in a sheltered spot to reduce winter burn.

Why Choose Fire Power Heavenly Bamboo?

• Fiery Winter Color: Foliage shifts to vivid red and orange tones as temperatures cool.
• Compact Size: Stays low and rounded, making it easy to fit into smaller beds and borders.
• Fine Texture: Bamboo-like leaves add soft contrast to broader evergreens and flowering shrubs.
• Low Maintenance Habit: Holds a neat form with little pruning and reliable year-round appeal.
• Strong Focal Point Value: Delivers standout seasonal color in a compact, landscape-friendly package.

If you want a compact evergreen shrub that delivers a bold red winter display with minimal upkeep, Fire Power Heavenly Bamboo brings focal point color, fine texture, and dependable structure to sunny and partially shaded landscapes.