Namcheon 'Fire Power'

Nandina domestica 'Fire Power'

Nandina domestica 'Fire Power' is a popular evergreen shrub for ornamental purposes. Below is information regarding this variety's growth characteristics, propagation methods, cultivation methods, garden uses, and major pests and diseases and control methods.

Growth Characteristics
- Leaves: Nandina domestica 'Fire Power' boasts beautiful leaf colors throughout the four seasons. They are green in the summer and turn red in the autumn and winter.
- Growth: It grows relatively slowly, reaching a height of approximately 60 cm upon maturity.
- Sunlight: It thrives in partial shade to full sun, but the more sufficient sunlight it receives, the more vivid the leaf color becomes.
- Soil: It prefers well-drained soil and grows well in slightly acidic soil.

Propagation Methods
- Seeds: Propagation is possible through seedlings, but the germination rate is not high.
- Cuttings: It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or early summer. Cut a branch about 10 cm long and plant it in the ground using root hormone.

Cultivation Method
- Planting: It is best to plant in early spring or autumn. Planting spacing should be about 50 cm, and the plant should be placed in a well-drained location.
- Watering: Water thoroughly during the initial establishment period, but thereafter, watering only during dry periods is sufficient.
- Fertilizer: Applying slow-release fertilizer once or twice a year is recommended.

Uses in the Garden
- Nandina 'Fire Power' is ideal as a boundary plant and is also used for low hedges or as a landscape plant.
- Its distinctive color changes throughout the seasons make it a focal point in the garden.

Major Pests and Diseases & Control Methods
- Diseases: Browning or yellowing of leaves may be due to overwatering; in this case, improved drainage is necessary.
- Pests: Although rare, damage from aphids or leaf roller moths may occur. These can be controlled using insecticides. Based on this information, we hope you successfully cultivate Nandina 'Fire Power'.

Plant Family	Berberidaceae
Height	30~60cm
Spread	30~60cm
Colors	white
Bloom Period	June
Water Needs	commonly
Exposure	Sunny
Freezing Resistance	-20°C

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