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Nandina 'Blush Pink'® 17cm

Name: Nandina 'Blush Pink'® 17cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Nandinblushpink17cm
Price: 20.0 EUR
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COMPACT EVERGREEN SHRUB · BERBERIDACEAE · COLOUR-CHANGING NEW GROWTH

Nandina domestica ‘AKA’ Blush Pink®

So pink and so red through the year, it seems to change mood better than we do 🌸

Family: Berberidaceae · Pot diameter: 17 cm · Current height: 25 cm

Pink new growth
Red winter tones
Low dense habit
Sun or partial shade

Nandina domestica ‘AKA’ Blush Pink® is a low dense nandina that builds its display through foliage rather than a brief flowering event. New leaves open pink, pass through reddish green and develop warmer red and orange tones in cool weather. Their fine compound texture gives movement to the crown without disturbing its neat compact silhouette.

It works as a low colour point by an entrance, along a path or at the front of a border, where the foliage changes can be appreciated at close range.

What makes it distinctive

Three elements define this exact cultivar’s form and presence.

Colour from growth

The pink comes from young leaves and lasts longer than a brief flower display.

Fine compound texture

Each leaf divides into many leaflets, giving light movement.

Small scale

Compact growth suits front-of-border positions and composed pots.

Why you will love it: because colour from growth gains a clear presence on a low dense compact shrub, without excessive styling.

In the garden & on the terracePlacement & plant combinationsPlant it in front of taller shrubs or in a bright pot, spacing plants 50–60 cm apart.

Planting position

Ideal position

Plant it in front of taller shrubs or in a bright pot, spacing plants 50–60 cm apart.

Colour & compatibility

Compatible combinations

Pair the red tones with gold, dark or blue-green foliage in plants for sun or light shade and free-draining soil.

Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’ — arching gold-green blades brighten the base in the same light partial shade
Heuchera ‘Lime Marmalade’ — lime foliage gives clean contrast to the fine texture
Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’ — dark linear tufts make the pink tones appear stronger

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 old or disproportionately tall stems at the base without shearing the top horizontally. Remove only old or disproportionately tall stems at the base; do not shear the whole top.

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

During the first season it directs energy into root establishment and a few strong new shoots rather than filling its final space immediately.

Establishment

New tips fill gaps in the woody framework and the natural crown becomes denser without changing its basic growth type.

Mature scale

With long-term growth it reaches about 50–60 cm in height and 55–60 cm in width, forming a low dense compact shrub.

Mature habit & dimensions

about 3 years

Height 50–60 cmWidth 55–60 cmlow dense compact shrub

At maturity it forms a low dense compact shrub, about 50–60 cm × 55–60 cm.

Form through time

Seasonal cycle

Evergreen structurelow dense compact shrubTwo truthful states

Spring–summerPink young leaflets open on the many upright stems.

Autumn–winterThe same low crown develops deeper red and orange tones.

Both drawings show the same natural architecture as foliage, flowers and active growth change.

What to expect after planting: The final habit develops gradually; retain the natural framework and assess growth over a complete season.

History & originCultivar originThe documented history of the exact cultivar and the limits of what is known.

‘AKA’ arose as a naturally occurring whole-plant mutation of Nandina domestica ‘Firepower’. April Herring, Kay Herring and Adriana Garza found it around November 2004 among young plants in a 72-cell tray in a greenhouse at Magnolia Gardens Nursery, Magnolia, Texas.

The selection was retained for its low compact habit and pink-to-red young growth, then reproduced asexually by micropropagation at Magnolia Gardens Nursery.

The US plant-patent application was filed on 20 November 2007 and USPP19,916 was granted on 14 April 2009. ‘AKA’ is marketed as Blush Pink®.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScience nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance

Leaves, not bamboo sprays

Each apparent spray is a compound leaf divided repeatedly into leaflets, although the plant belongs to Berberidaceae.

Anthocyanins in young growth

Pink and red come from anthocyanins overlaying chlorophyll and changing with age, light and temperature.

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 reaches about 50–60 cm high and 55–60 cm wide, with a natural low dense compact shrub.

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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Nandina 'Blush Pink'® 17cm

Nandina 'Blush Pink'® 17cm

Nandina domestica ‘AKA’ Blush Pink®

What makes it distinctive

Colour from growth

Fine compound texture

Small scale

Ideal position

Compatible combinations

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Climate & resilience

Safety

Position & light

Watering & drainage

Soil & repotting

Feeding

Pruning & habit

Problem prevention

First season

Establishment

Mature scale

Mature habit & dimensions

Form through time

Leaves, not bamboo sprays

Anthocyanins in young growth

Frequently asked questions

Nandina 'Blush Pink'® 17cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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