Nandina Obsession™

Obsession™ Nandina is the compact cultivar Nandina domestica ‘Seika’, with bright red new foliage that matures to deep green. Cooler weather intensifies its red tones, and the Southern Living Plants profile describes an upright, dense shrub with no flowering season ([exact plant profile](https://southernlivingplants.com/the-collection/plant/obsession-nandina/); [Kew taxonomy](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:107544-1/general-information)). ## Form and seasonal color Plants reach about 3–4 feet tall and wide. Evergreen leaves provide structure through the year, while new growth brings the strongest red display in spring and summer and winter cold deepens the color. Full sun gives the best foliage color; the profile also lists part sun to shade. ## Site and garden use Grow in well-drained soil in USDA zones 6a–10b. The developer lists medium water needs and says established plants need little supplemental watering. Obsession is deer resistant and suits borders, foundation plantings, low hedges, grouped plantings, slopes, and containers. Its compact size makes it useful where a smaller evergreen accent is wanted. ## Maintenance Water before planting and water deeply after planting to settle the soil. Mulch lightly, keeping it away from the stems. The developer lists yearly early-spring fertilizing and no routine pruning.