{"product_id":"firethorn-nandina","title":"Fire Power Nandina (Nandina domestica 'Fire Power')","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNandina domestica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fire Power' (Nandina cultivar)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fire Power Nandina, Red-leaf Nandina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Berberidaceae, Nandina — Evergreen Dwarf Shrub \/ Colorful Foliage \u0026 Groundcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Variety Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Morphology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen small shrub, typically 0.3–0.6 m tall, clustered with few branches, extremely short internodes (0.1–0.5 cm), compact plant shape. 2–3 times pinnately compound alternate leaves, with ovate or ovate-oblong leaflets (2–5 cm), leathery, and entire margins. \u003cstrong\u003eNew spring\/summer leaves are dark red turning green or reddish; in late autumn (temp \u003c 5°C for a week), they turn bright flame red, lasting until the following spring.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers and Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terminal panicles with small white flowers (spring to early summer); spherical bright red berries (rarely seen). The main ornamental feature is the autumn\/winter red foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep green\/reddish in spring\/summer → bright red in late autumn\/winter (peak Dec to Mar) → dark red new leaves in spring. Evergreen year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Ecological Habits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers partial shade to full sun; \u003cstrong\u003efoliage is more brilliant red in full sun during autumn\/winter\u003c\/strong\u003e. In full shade, the color is greener; avoid persistent western exposure in summer to prevent leaf scorch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers loose, fertile, well-drained slightly acidic to neutral loam (pH 6.0–7.5); adapts to weakly alkaline soils; avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optimal 15–28°C; tolerates short-term -15 to -17°C (hardy in the Yellow River basin and south); heat tolerant to 35–40°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very few pests and diseases (occasionally leaf spot or aphids); contains alkaloids (toxic if ingested, keep away from children\/pets); tolerates pruning and low maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Engineering Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstory\/Groundcover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted under tall trees or in shaded areas north of buildings as \u003cstrong\u003eevergreen colorful groundcover\u003c\/strong\u003e to fill winter landscape gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Blocks\/Borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines with Golden Privet, Littleleaf Boxwood, or Mondo Grass for strong color contrast in autumn and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDots in Flower Borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted in clusters or with rocks and walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Display:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-gallon to 2-gallon pots for commercial entrances, residential entries, or balconies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Nursery Stock Quality Standards (Example — Color Block\/Groundcover Pots)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hyc-common-markdown__table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProject Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 year old cuttings\/tissue culture container seedlings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight (H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–25 cm (dense color blocks) \/ 30–40 cm (flower borders\/clumping)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrown Width (P)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 15–20 cm (color blocks) \/ ≥ 25–30 cm (flower borders)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBranching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClustered, ≥ 3–5 branches, no bare base, compact and full plant shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePot Specs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePot diameter 10–12 cm (1 gallon) or 15 cm, well-developed roots, no root circling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuality Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark green leaves or with a reddish tint (no severe reversion to green), no severe disease spots, no scale insects; specify variety as Fire Power Nandina (N. domestica 'Fire Power')\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is recommended to specify ① Fire Power Nandina (autumn\/winter red leaf variety) ② Pot size ③ Height\/Crown width range ④ Planting density (color blocks 9–16 plants\/m², flower borders 6–9 plants\/m²). Red foliage effect in autumn\/winter is a key indicator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Planting and Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Container seedlings year-round (best in spring\/autumn); avoid peak summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally no heavy pruning; remove dense, dead, or weak branches after flowering or in early spring; rejuvenate every 3–4 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and Fertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep watering after planting; keep moist but avoid waterlogging; organic\/compound fertilizer in spring\/autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare; occasionally scale insects or anthracnose; maintain ventilation; remove old leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Autumn Field Nursery Base","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45293134086253,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1727\/7293\/files\/fire-power-nandina-domestica-fire-power.png?v=1781401263","url":"https:\/\/virturaintl.com\/products\/firethorn-nandina","provider":"Autumn Field Nursery Base","version":"1.0","type":"link"}