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Nandina Domestica 'Flirt' MURASAKI PBR
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Description:
Nandina domestica ‘Flirt’ MURASAKI™ PBR is a compact, evergreen shrub renowned for its rich red-toned new growth and tidy, low-growing habit. This dwarf variety maintains vibrant colour throughout the year, especially in cooler months, and is perfect for borders, edging, mass planting, or container displays. Its neat form and low-maintenance nature make it ideal for both modern and traditional garden styles.
Flowers:
Small, white flowers may appear in clusters during late spring to early summer, though this cultivar is mainly grown for its ornamental foliage.
Foliage:
Deep green mature foliage with striking burgundy-red to plum-coloured new growth. In cooler months, the entire plant often flushes with red tones, offering year-round interest.
Fruit:
Rarely produces berries, making it a low-mess, non-invasive option for tidy landscapes.
Form & Size:
Dense, naturally rounded shrub growing approximately 30–40cm high and 40–50cm wide.
Growing Conditions:
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Position: Thrives in full sun to part shade; best colour in full sun.
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Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soils. Adapts to a range of soil types, including sandy or clay loam.
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Climate: Performs well in temperate to subtropical climates. Frost and drought-tolerant once established.
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Watering: Requires minimal watering once established. Benefits from occasional deep watering during dry periods.
Uses:
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Ideal for low borders, edging, and groundcover.
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Perfect in pots, patios, and small gardens.
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Great for mass planting in formal or contemporary designs.
Maintenance:
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Very low-maintenance.
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Occasional trim to maintain shape if needed.
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Apply a slow-release fertiliser in spring to support colour and growth.
Notes:
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Sterile, non-invasive, and does not produce unwanted seedlings.
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Fire retardant and suitable for bushfire-prone areas.
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Maintains compact size without pruning.
Companion Plants:
Works beautifully with Liriope, Lomandra, Westringia, and other dwarf native shrubs for a cohesive, low-maintenance landscape.
Common Name: Flirt Nandina
Botanical Name: Nandina domestica ‘Flirt’ MURASAKI™ PBR
Family: Berberidaceae
Origin: Asia (cultivar, bred in Australia)
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Product Availability
Plants & Pots come and go all year around.
- Plants are seasonal and sometimes we run out but have more batches coming along.
- Some Plants are not always in-store however we can either order it in or deliver it to your door. pending availability
- Available numbers change every hour of the day in store and where we grow so please check in with us on how many you are looking for
- we have access to thousands of plants. if you are looking for a specific plant please let us know and we will see if its coming into store soon or if we can order it for you.
- we will sometimes keep plants on our website to show you the description of how it grows and its specific characteristics. they may not be in stock all the time however we will keep it up online so when it comes in we wont have to reload products
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Where are our plants Grown and how do we grow them
- Plants are grown locally on the Sunshine Coast
- All outdoor plants are sun hardened and ready to grow
- Indoor plants are grown under 50% Shade and will transfer perfectly to indoor use
- Orchids are also grown under 50% Shade and are best brought indoors during flowering for show then returned back into a shaded area until the following flowering time
- we are Qualified horticulturists, greenkeeper as well as Qualified landscape Construction with over 35 years experience in the industry. We use Quality products and materials to grow all our plants.
- Visit us instore and get the right advice the first time to make your plants succeed
How to Look after your plants like we do
- When using any Garden Care products or Fertilisers we always recommend reading the label before use
- We recommend using Earthlife crushed rock mineral on all plants when planting in the ground or in Pots.
- When planting in Pots in Our garden centre we use Rocky Point potting mixes to plant all our plants
- If planting in the ground we also recommend that you use Rocky Point garden soil around your plants at the time of planting
49 Caloundra Road
49 Caloundra Road
Caloundra West QLD 4551
Australia
0459150799
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