NANDINA

SEASONALITY
➜ Late Summer–Late Winter (Sep–Jan)

DESIGN TYPE
➜ Foliage, Greenery

VASE LIFE
➜ Long-Lasting

FOLIAGE SIZE
➜ 1.5–2.5in

STEM LENGTH
➜ 60–90cm

➜ Nandina can remain dry-packed in the cooler overnight if necessary, but prefers prompt hydration to prevent leaves drying out and shedding

➜ Give stems a fresh cut and allow several hours to hydrate before designing

➜ If your stems include berries, leave a little extra space between them in the bucket to help prevent berries from rubbing or dropping during conditioning

➜ Nandina is an excellent choice for large installations because the branching stems quickly fill visual space without feeling bulky

➜ Save naturally shorter stems for bud vases and accent arrangements—they're often the perfect scale without any additional trimming

POSITIVES ➜
♡ Beautiful foliage color
♡ Excellent texture
♡ Great versatility
♡ Strong seasonal appeal

NEGATIVES ➜
✗ Color varies throughout the year
✗ Availability can fluctuate seasonally
✗ Sometimes difficult to predict exactly what shade you'll receive
✗ Reinvents itself every semester

Is there supposed to be this much color variation between stems in a bunch?
➜ Yes, that's totally normal—because nandina changes dramatically throughout the seasons, depending on the time of year you may receive greener foliage, rich burgundy tones, bright red berries, or a beautiful combination of all three

Do the berries always come on nandina?
➜ No—berries are seasonal and availability varies throughout the year, so we recommend enjoying them as a bonus rather than expecting them on every bunch

Can I let the foliage be part of my color palette?
➜ Absolutely—that's one of nandina's biggest strengths; its naturally changing foliage often contributes reds, burgundies, bronzes, and greens before you even add a single flower

Would I choose nandina for fullness or movement?
➜ Movement—the layered branching creates a light, natural framework that helps arrangements feel established rather than tightly packed

Is nandina a good choice if I want something that feels seasonal without looking overly themed?
➜ Definitely—it's one of those rare greens that quietly reflects the season while remaining elegant enough for weddings, everyday arrangements, and upscale event work

☆ Beautiful seasonal color transitions
☆ Excellent texture and movement
☆ Works in both garden and modern designs
☆ Creates depth without heaviness
☆ Frequently contributes more color than expected

☆ Roses
☆ Zinnias
☆ Dahlias
☆ Scabiosa
☆ Sunflowers
☆ Cosmos
☆ Solidago

☆ Despite its common name, "Heavenly Bamboo," nandina isn't related to bamboo at all—it's an evergreen ornamental shrub in the barberry family

☆ Cool autumn temperatures naturally deepen the foliage into shades of scarlet, burgundy, and bronze, making each harvest look a little different from the last

☆ Florists often think of nandina as a "transitional greenery" because it effortlessly bridges late summer, fall, and winter color palettes without requiring dramatic seasonal changes