'Harbor Belle' Nandina is a "true-dwarf" form useful as a groundcover or border edge. It produces panicles of white, star-shaped flowers in late Spring or Summer that are followed by clusters of showy red berries which provide color through Winter. The dark green, finely-textured, shiny evergreen foliage turns to attractive purplish, maroon-red during Winter. Ideal as a hardy groundcover or border edger in foundation plantings, entryway plantings and landscape beds and borders. Grows to about 2' tall and spreads by small suckers on branches. Easy to grow in well-drained soils in sun or shade. Nandinas do not like wet feet! No disease or insect problems. Berries are attractive to birds.

Height: 1' 6" to 2' Landscape Usages: Foundation, Landscape Beds, Shrub Border, Under Shade Tree, Garden Pond, Outdoor Living Areas, Containers / Planters, Entryway, Small Groups, Mass Planting, Accent, Border / Edger, Groundcover Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Mostly Sun, Morning Sun, Partial Shade, Afternoon Sun, Mostly Shade, Shade Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Drought, Heat, Insect Soil Needs: Ammended Clay, Average, Sandy, Well-Drained Water Needs: Low USDA Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Spread: 2' to 2' 6" Attracts: Songbirds / Birds, Visual Attention Characteristics: Colorful Berries / Fruit, Flower, Foliage Fragrances: None Growth Rate: Moderate Colors: White Foliage Color: Green, Burgundy Seasons of Bloom: Spring Blooms, Winter Berries, Winter Foliage Type: Shrub, Groundcover, Evergreen Theme Gardens: Japanese, Woodland/Shade

Nandina 'Harbor Belle' Feeding Instructions

Fertilize Summer-flowering shrubs in Spring (after new growth has begun to emerge), and again, if needed, in late Summer to early Fall with a well-balanced tree and shrub food or an organic plant food. When in dought as to how much fertilizer to apply, follow instructions on the product label.

Nandina 'Harbor Belle' Pruning Instructions

This is a low-maintenance plant that requires little or no pruning! An occasional snip here or there of a stray or broken branch, or shearing faded flowers to encourage more blooming is okay.

Nandina 'Harbor Belle' Pest Instructions

This plant typically encounters very few pest or disease problems. If a pest or disease problem is identified, treat with an insecticide product, preferably one containing "Neem oil". Neem oil is a safe, triple-action product that can be used to control insects, mites and diseases. If your plant appears seriously stressed or diseased, consult with your local nurseryman, arborist, professional landscaper or local extension agent.