Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo 'Monum'

Nandinadomestica

Family
Berberidaceae (bear-ber-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Nandina (nan-DEE-nuh)
Species
domestica (doh-MESS-tik-a)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fremont, California

West Friendship, Maryland

Belmar, New Jersey

Durham, North Carolina

Portland, Oregon

Fort Worth, Texas

Oakton, Virginia

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Edmonds, Washington

Lake Forest Park, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Lake Forest Park, WA | March 2019 | positive

We purchased our Plum Passion during 2018 at Portland Nursery. Our hard hitting winter storms have turned the upper half of the plant an...Read More

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Virginia Beach, VA | March 2018 | neutral

I have been trying to find this planned to buy. I can't seem to find it anywhere on the Internet or in nurseries. Does anyone have any s...Read More

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Edmonds, WA (Zone 8a) | September 2011 | positive

Last year, I planted three Plum Passion Nandina Monum's on the north side of my house, in the backyard. They're spaced several feet apar...Read More

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