Nandina Domestica Alba Lemon Lime is a stunning lime green plant that never changes color. Grown in zones 6-9, it's perfect for brightening up any space.
Nandina Domestica Alba 'Lemon Lime
Nandina domestica Alba 'Lemon Lime', also known as Lemon Lime Nandina, is a beautiful and versatile shrub that is known for its bright lime green foliage, which contrasts beautifully with its deep green stems. It is a popular choice for home gardens due to its attractive appearance, ease of care, and ability to thrive in a variety of growing conditions.
Nandina domestica Alba 'Lemon Lime'
Lemon Lime Nandina typically grows to a height of 4-6 feet and a width of 4-6 feet. It has a dense, upright habit and glossy, lime green leaves. The new growth is a brighter lime color, which fades to a deeper green as it matures. The plant produces small, white flowers in the summer, followed by red berries in the fall.
Lemon Lime Nandina is relatively low-maintenance. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established, but it will benefit from regular watering during the first year after planting. Fertilize Lemon Lime Nandina once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Lemon Lime Nandina is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. It can be planted as a specimen plant, in groups, or in borders. It is also a good choice for growing in containers. Lemon Lime Nandina can also be used to create hedges and screens.
Here are some additional tips for growing Lemon Lime Nandina:
- Prune Lemon Lime Nandina in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased wood and to shape the plant as desired.
- Deadhead spent flower clusters to encourage new growth.
- Protect Lemon Lime Nandina from deer and rabbits, which may damage the foliage.
Here are some specific examples of how Lemon Lime Nandina can be used in the landscape:
- As a specimen plant, Lemon Lime Nandina can be used to create a focal point in the garden. It can be planted in the center of a lawn, near a patio or deck, or in a prominent location along a walkway.
- Lemon Lime Nandina can also be planted in groups** to create a stunning display of color and texture. Groups of three to five plants are ideal for creating a bold and eye-catching focal point.
- Lemon Lime Nandina can also be used to create borders.** When planted in a row, Lemon Lime Nandina can create a beautiful and elegant border that will add interest and definition to the landscape.
- Lemon Lime Nandina can also be grown in containers.** This makes it a versatile option for patios, decks, and balconies. When growing Lemon Lime Nandina in a container, be sure to choose a pot that is large enough to accommodate the plant's mature size and that has drainage holes.
- Lemon Lime Nandina can also be used to create hedges and screens.** Its dense, upright habit and glossy, lime green leaves make it a good choice for creating a privacy screen or hedge.
No matter how you choose to use it, Lemon Lime Nandina is a beautiful and versatile plant that will add a touch of elegance and beauty to your landscape.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
