Nandina domestica ‘Summer Sunset’ PBR (Summer Sunset Heavenly Bamboo)
Sunset-inspired foliage that glows all year
Nandina domestica ‘Summer Sunset’ PBR is a vibrant evergreen shrub admired for its brilliant foliage colour that resembles the warm tones of a summer sunset. New growth emerges in striking shades of red, orange and copper before blending with rich green foliage, creating a colourful display throughout the year. Its compact, bushy habit makes it an excellent choice for feature planting, low hedges, borders, mass landscaping and decorative containers. Perfect for Melbourne gardens, Summer Sunset delivers outstanding seasonal colour, structure and low-maintenance performance.
Plant Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Nandina domestica ‘Summer Sunset’ PBR |
| Common Name | Summer Sunset Heavenly Bamboo |
| Plant Type | Evergreen Shrub |
| Mature Height | 80cm–1.2m |
| Mature Width | 80cm–1m |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Position | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Water Needs | Low once established |
| Frost Tolerance | High |
| Drought Tolerance | High once established |
Why You’ll Love It
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Stunning Multi-Coloured Foliage | Displays shades of red, orange, bronze and green throughout the year. |
| Compact & Bushy Habit | Naturally dense growth suits a wide range of landscape applications. |
| Evergreen Appeal | Maintains colour and structure in every season. |
| Low Maintenance | Easy to grow and requires minimal pruning. |
| Versatile Garden Performer | Ideal for hedging, borders, pots and mass planting. |
Nandina ‘Summer Sunset’ PBR brings warmth and colour to the garden with its ever-changing foliage display. Its rich sunset tones provide year-round interest, making it a standout feature in both modern and traditional landscapes. Tough, drought tolerant and highly adaptable, it performs beautifully as a specimen plant, colourful hedge or mass planting, delivering lasting visual appeal with very little upkeep.
Bring year-round warmth to your garden
| Perfect For | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Feature Gardens | Creates a vibrant focal point with changing foliage colours. |
| Low Hedges | Provides colourful structure and year-round definition. |
| Pots & Courtyards | Adds warmth and colour to outdoor living spaces. |
| Mass Planting | Produces a striking display of seasonal foliage tones. |
