Brent Wilson · Gardenality Administrator · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Planting
Gulf Stream Nandina performs best in sites that provide well-drained soil and full to mostly sun, though it will tolerate a fair amount of shade. I use it in small to large groups in landscape beds, as a foundation plant, as a low hedge, or around air conditioning units as a screen.

To plant, dig a hole no deeper than the root ball and two to three times the width of the root ball and fill it with water. If the hole drains within a few hours, you have good drainage. If the water is still standing 12 hours later, improve the drainage in your bed, perhaps by establishing a raised bed. Turn and break up the soil removed from the planting hole. Mix some organic compost if the native soil is clay or compacted soil. Remove your plant from its container and carefully but firmly loosen the root ball. Set the plant into the hole you've prepared, making sure the top of the root ball is slightly above the soil level. Pull your backfill soil mixture around the root ball in the hole,

Brent Wilson · Gardenality Administrator · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Pruning
Gulf Stream Nandina is a compact plant that requires little if any pruning, only to remove a stray or broken branch.

Brent Wilson · Gardenality Administrator · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Feeding
Fertilize Gulf Stream Nandina in early spring when new growth begins to emerge with a well-balanced shrub fertilizer or an organic or natural plant food.

Brent Wilson · Gardenality Administrator · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Problems
I've seen no serious problems with pests or diseases on Gulf Stream Nandina. Wet or consistently moist soil can cause problems with the roots. Plant in well drained soil.