hoose by foliage colour and eventual size. Magical Lemon and Lime offers fresh yellow-green tones, while Obsessed is known for its red new growth. Blush Pink provides pink young leaves on a compact shrub, and Gulf Stream brings changing bronze, green and red tones. For a taller, upright plant, consider Nandina domestica.

Yes. Compact varieties are suitable for patio containers. Choose a pot with drainage holes and enough room for the roots to develop. Keep the compost moist without allowing it to remain waterlogged, and check containers regularly during dry weather.

Nandina is generally evergreen, although some varieties can be semi-evergreen. Leaf colour changes with the variety, season and growing conditions, so evergreen does not mean the foliage stays green throughout the year.

Choose a sheltered position with moist but well-drained soil. Many varieties grow well in sun, while some also tolerate partial shade. Check the individual variety’s requirements before planting.

Size varies considerably. Compact cultivars suit smaller planting spaces, while Nandina domestica can reach around 2 metres tall. Check the eventual height and spread on the product page rather than judging by the supplied pot size.

No. Flowering and berry production vary between varieties and growing conditions. Many compact Nandinas are selected mainly for their foliage, so choose a variety specifically described as producing berries if that is an important feature for you.