Nandina Twilight 180MM

Nandina domestica 'Twilight'

I am Nandina Twilight. My family originated from Asia.

Habit Shrub - Year round colour

Plant family Berberidaceae

I am a neat, upright, hardy evergreen shrub that brings year round colour to partly shaded spots. My new foliage emerges flamingo pink and bronze, then matures to variegated green and cream. In summer my starry white flowers add to the display, followed by red berries in autumn. Perfect for pots, garden beds and borders, I also look great alongside pathways, and my slim shape fits courtyards and tight spaces. Plant me in a row along a path, or in a pot beside the front door. I am simple to look after. I prefer a free draining position with protection from the hot afternoon sun. To keep me looking my best fertilise me once a year with a long term slow release fertiliser.

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...

My new foliage emerges flamingo pink and bronze, then matures to variegated green and cream

I produce starry white summer flowers followed by bright red berries in autumn

I am perfect for adding colour in pots, garden beds, borders and alongside pathways

Features

Ideal light: Part ShadeI prefer part shade, with protection from the hot afternoon sun

Height: 1.2m Width: 0.6m(Size at point of sale approx. 50cm including pot)

Water needs: Low (once established)I need little water once established, but keep me watered while I settle in

I grow best in a free draining soil

Frost tolerance: High

Plant features

White flowers Pink/bronze/green/cream foliage Flowers Jan-Feb, 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

Fertilise me once a year with a slow release fertiliser

Suggested spacing: 0.4m apart.

Part Shade (morning or filtered sun for 4-6 hours)

Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.

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Ask your retailer for Nandina Twilight 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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