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Key characteristics

Family: Berberidaceae
Height: 3 to 4 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Deep burgundy in spring and fall
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; occasional pruning to shape
Growing zone: USDA zones 6 to 9
Wildlife: None

Shrubs

Nandina domestica ‘Burgundy Wine’

Burgundy Wine Heavenly Bamboo

Nandina domestica 'Burgundy Wine' is an ornamental shrub known for its vibrant, ever-changing foliage. The new growth emerges in shades of deep burgundy, which gradually matures to a rich, dark green, providing a striking contrast throughout the growing season. In autumn and winter, the leaves take on stunning shades of red, purple, and burgundy, adding a splash of color to the landscape when many other plants have faded.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Shade Gardens
Borders
Containers
Foundation Plantings

Companion plants

Leucothoe · Solomon’s seal · Bergenia · Japanese plum yew · Hosta · Snowdrops

Design tip

Use ‘Burgundy Wine’ near the front of a border or in repeated groups where its changing foliage can carry color through several seasons. Pair it with chartreuse or light green foliage to emphasize its burgundy, red, and purple tones and create stronger contrast in the planting.