Nandina Pygmaea "dwarf heavenly bamboo" 4Liter

Nandina domestica ‘Pygmaea’

Botanical Name

Nandina domestica ‘Pygmaea’

Common Names

• Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo
• Pygmy Nandina
• Dwarf Nandina

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Product Description

Nandina domestica ‘Pygmaea’, commonly known as Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo, is a compact, evergreen shrub with delicate, bamboo-like foliage that turns shades of red, orange, and bronze during cooler months. Its slow-growing, neat habit makes it ideal for low hedges, borders, container planting, and rockeries. Hardy, low-maintenance, and versatile, this plant is perfect for South African gardens seeking year-round colour and structure.

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Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 60–80 cm
• Spread: ± 50–70 cm
• Growth habit: Compact, bushy, clump-forming

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Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
  • Best foliage colour develops in full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
  • Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy and loamy soils
• Watering: Moderate
  • Drought-tolerant once established
• Climate:
  • Thrives in temperate and subtropical regions
  • Hardy in mild frost; protect young plants in colder areas
• Maintenance: Low
  • Minimal pruning required to maintain shape
  • Excellent for low-maintenance gardens

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Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring or autumn
• Active Growing Season: Spring and summer
• Foliage Colour Peak: Autumn to winter (red/orange tones)
• Dormant Season: Winter (slow growth, retains foliage)
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Ideal for low hedges, foundation planting, and containers
  • Provides year-round visual interest and structure