Where is the best place to plant Nandina?
Plant them in sun or shade and they’ll do fine. That said, foliage colors will be more intense with more sun. Start by digging your planting hole at least two to three times as wide and no deeper than the rootball of your nandina plant. The wider the hole the better. Nandina are known to be incredibly drought tolerant and are not considered to have heavy water needs. Signs that your nandina plant needs water include wilting leaves that are dry or yellowing.Nandina lose their leaves if we have prolonged cold temperatures in the winter. The shocker is how much of the plant is leaves. Nandina have very large compound leaves that make up most of the plant’s volume. The loss of the leaves causes the plant to appear dead.Nandina domestica is low maintenance and easy to grow. Plant in spring or autumn, in a sunny, well drained spot that is sheltered from cold, drying winds. Nandinas do best in a slightly acidic soil, so mulch with bark chippings after planting.Planting a Nandina They will grow happily in anything from full sun to around three-quarters shade. Several types will even tolerate heavier shade, even if it’s not ideal for them.Nandina has a moderately fast growth rate and spreads by underground rhizomes. Seasonal pruning can be done in late winter or mid-summer by removing oldest, woodiest growth at or near the base of the plant to allow new growth to take its place; this should be done every few years to keep plants looking fresh.
What are the disadvantages of planting hydrangeas?
Hydrangeas don’t tolerate soggy soil. They prefer moist but well-draining conditions, and planting them in heavy clay or low-lying areas that hold water can result in root rot. Gardeners often describe this as “wet feet,” a condition that stresses the plant’s roots and can kill it over time. Make sure your container will withstand the rigors of winter. If not you may want to move the plants to a nursery pot that can be placed inside the decorative pot during the growing season. Overwintering these types of hydrangeas indoors is difficult and usually not successful.Designed for easy care, this hydrangea requires little maintenance to thrive, demanding only an average water supply and a place in your garden that receives part sun to full sunlight.