Red upper growth
Each new flush opens with vivid red pigment above mature foliage.
Nandina 'obsessed'® 15cm
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€12,00
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Nandina domestica ‘Seika’ Obsessed®
- Red new growth
- Narrow upright habit
- Evergreen seasonal structure
- Plantarium Silver 2011
Nandina domestica ‘Seika’ Obsessed® lights up its tips with vivid red new growth above a calm green background. Its compound leaves divide into slender leaflets, giving the colour a translucent quality without forming heavy surfaces. Numerous upright stems rise from a low base and keep the outline clean and compact. As fresh leaves unfold, red accents return among the mature green foliage, creating a lively display with a fine, almost lacy texture.
Beside grey stone or broad dark leaves, the red tips stand out clearly. Its fine texture lightens the front of a border, while repeated plants connect different corners of the garden through the same seasonal colour.
Silver award, Plantarium 2011.
What makes it distinctive
Three elements define this exact cultivar’s form and presence.
Many basal axes
The habit is built from separate fine stems rather than one central trunk.
Narrow scale
Upright growth provides colour without occupying a broad area.
Why you’ll love it: red new tips bring life to fine green foliage within a compact outline that rewards a closer look.
In the garden & on the terracePlacement & plant combinationsRed tips and fine texture in a bright position.
Ideal position
Allow roughly 50–60 cm of width and give sun or light partial shade, retaining space at the base for new stem renewal.
Compatible combinations
Pair the red tones with gold, dark or blue-green foliage in plants for sun or light shade and free-draining soil.
- Loropetalum chinense ‘Black Pearl’ — deep-purple evergreen foliage makes red tips appear brighter
- Carex buchananii — fine copper blades continue the upright movement at a lower level
- Hebe ‘Wiri Mist’ — the small blue-green crown provides a cool stable counterweight to the changing nandina
Care at a glance
Light
Sun to light partial shade; good light strengthens red tones without drying the root.
Watering
Maintain even moisture while establishing, then water again when the surface dries.
Climate & resilience
A hardy evergreen shrub; protect container roots from prolonged frost and freezing wind.
Safety
Not edible and contains cyanogenic compounds. Prevent children and animals from chewing leaves or any fruit.
Detailed careComplete care guideLight, watering, soil, feeding, pruning and problem prevention.
Position & light
Sun to light partial shade; good light strengthens red tones without drying the root.
Watering & drainage
Maintain even moisture while establishing, then water again when the surface dries.
Soil & repotting
Free-draining organic soil from slightly acidic to neutral; strong alkalinity can cause chlorosis.
Feeding
Use a small dose of balanced feed in spring; excess loosens the compact habit.
Pruning & habit
Remove one old or disproportionately tall stem at the base when renewal is needed. Keep younger stems and red tips, avoiding horizontal shearing.
Problem prevention
Watch for chlorosis in lime-rich soil and root stress when water remains in the saucer.
Development through timeFrom establishment to mature habitFrom first establishment to the exact plant’s natural mature habit.
First season
The first upright stems support compound leaves while the base establishes before the crown thickens.
Establishment
New basal shoots and more leaflets fill the upright outline. Red young tips stand above mature green foliage.
Mature scale
The compact shrub reaches around 60–75cm high and 50–60cm across. Successive leaf flushes renew the contrast between red and green.
Mature habit & dimensions
Established plantHeight 0.6–0.75 mSpread 0.5–0.6 m
Each large leaf has its own rachis and separate leaflets above upright basal canes.
Form through time
Seasonal or developmental viewsRed new leaves
Mature compound leaves
What to expect after planting: Red tips follow fresh growth. Older green foliage remains part of the cultivar’s natural appearance.
History & originCultivar originFrom Magnolia, Texas, to recognition at Plantarium 2011.
Nandina domestica ‘Seika’ Obsessed® stood out in July 2005 at Magnolia Gardens Nursery in Magnolia, Texas. April Herring and Adriana Garza found a naturally occurring whole-plant mutation of Nandina domestica ‘Gulf Stream’ with compact upright growth and deep-red young foliage that retained its colour for longer.
Propagation and observation followed at the same nursery. The US plant-patent application was filed on 9 March 2010, and US PP21,891 was granted on 3 May 2011.
Marketed as Obsessed®, the cultivar received European protection EU 36059 and a silver award at Plantarium 2011.
Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScience nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance
A leaf that resembles a branch
A large Nandina leaf divides into branching axes bearing numerous small leaflets. The axillary bud sits at the base of the complete leaf, where it meets the stem; there is no such bud at the base of each leaflet. This detail distinguishes a compound leaf from a true branch.
Frequently asked questions
Six practical answers covering position, water, seasonality, pruning, mature scale and safety.
01How much light does it need?
Sun to light partial shade; good light strengthens red tones without drying the root.
02When should it be watered?
Maintain even moisture while establishing, then water again when the surface dries.
03Can it stay permanently in a pot?
Yes, in a container matched to its final scale, with open drainage holes and the upper compost refreshed each spring.
04When and how should it be pruned?
Remove old or disproportionately tall stems at the base without shearing the top horizontally.
05How large does it become?
At maturity it forms a compact upright shrub around 60–75cm high and 50–60cm across.
06Is it safe to eat or for pets?
Not edible and contains cyanogenic compounds. Prevent children and animals from chewing leaves or any fruit.
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