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Nandina Summer Sunset 180MM

Nandina domestica 'Summer Sunset'

I am Nandina Summer Sunset. My family originated from Asia.

Habit Shrub - New red growth

Plant family Berberidaceae

I am a hardy, evergreen shrub with beautiful new red foliage that matures to green, creating a feature in the garden. I am perfect for narrow spaces, screening, feature planted or as a container specimen. Hardy I will tolerate a large range of climates and am frost tolerant. I grow best when in a full sun to part shade position. I can grow in a wide range of soils, but perform best when it is well-draining. To keep me looking at my best, apply a slow release fertiliser to me annually.

Weed note: Some Victorian councils list Nandina domestica as a weed. This variety isn't named on their lists. Other councils recommend it, so check your own council's list. See Council planting lists below for growing tips.

I am popular and will make you happy because...

Enjoy my beautiful new red growth that matures to green

I am perfect for narrow spaces, screening, as a feature or container planted

Hardy I am both drought & frost tolerant

Features

Ideal light: Full Sun to Part ShadeI will perform at my best in a sunny to part shade location

Height: 2m Width: 2m(Size at point of sale approx. 60cm including pot)

Water needs: MediumI need moderate water once established

I tolerate a large range of soils but prefer it to be well-drained

Frost tolerance: High

Plant features

Coastal tolerant White flowers Reds, Yellows, Greens foliage Flowers Jan-Feb, Nov-Dec

Council planting lists

On council planting lists

The species Nandina domestica is on these council lists. Councils usually mean plants grown from local seed, so check whether a selected form like this one suits your project.

Bathurst Regional Council
Recommended for landscape plans: A guide to plant selection and care for Bathurst (listed as Nandina spp., which covers the whole genus) Source
Burwood Council
Recommended for landscape plans: Landscaping Code (2010): suggested plant list Source
Camden Council
Recommended for landscape plans: Tree and landscape species list (Tree Management Policy) (listed as Nandina spp., which covers the whole genus) Source
Oberon Council
Recommended for landscape plans: Trees and shrubs for the Oberon Council area Source
Wagga Wagga City Council
Recommended for landscape plans: Landscape guidelines: recommended plant species Source

On council weed lists

Councils that name the species Nandina domestica

These lists name the species, not this variety. We don't have confirmation that this variety is sterile, so treat it the same way as the species.

Knox City Council
Weed / do not plant: Landscape Plan Guidelines: environmental weeds (do not plant) (listed as Nandina domestica) Source

If you'd like to grow it

Birds eat the fruit or berries and can carry the seed a long way. Prune off the flowers, or pick the fruit before it ripens.
Put seed heads, fruit and cuttings in the green waste bin, not the home compost.
Never dump garden waste in bushland, parks or near creeks.
It is lower risk in town gardens, courtyards and pots well away from bushland and waterways. Avoid planting it on properties that border bushland, creeks or farmland.

If you're unsure, ask your local council before planting, especially on a property next to bushland.

From each council's website, checked 27 Oct 2026. Councils update their lists from time to time, so check the source before planting on council land or for a planning permit. Find your council's lists

Plant me:

In garden beds and general landscaping
In pots and other containers
As a hedge or screening plant

Tips for success

Apply a slow release fertiliser to me annually to keep me looking good

Suggested spacing: 1.2m apart.

Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun)

Water regularly while establishing, then check soil moisture before watering.

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Ask your retailer for Nandina Summer Sunset by Southern Plants. Our plants are available through Bunnings, good retail nurseries, or via landscapers. We do not sell direct to the public. Availability in individual stores varies; contact your retailer before visiting.

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