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Lemon-Lime Nandina

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$19.49
  • Lime green foliage all year long
  • Matures to 3-4' wide by 3-4' tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 6 - 9
  • Plant in full sun to part shade
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Description

The Lemon-Lime Nandina from the Southern Living Plant Collection provides a zesty twist on the traditional nandina! The Lemon Lime Nandina's brilliant lime green foliage stays gorgeous and evergreen all year long. Luminous chartreuse green foliage emerges in the spring before maturing to light green in the summer. Consequently, it's perfect for brightening up spots laden with darker foliage plants.

This shrub features a naturally compact growth habit and won't get leggy like traditional nandinas. No pruning is required! Therefore, fans of low-maintenance plants should consider letting this reliable beauty into their garden or landscape.

The Lemon Lime works perfectly as a low hedge, ground cover, or an accent and is at home in an Asian-themed garden. Try pairing it with the Purple Diamond Loropetalum for fantastic color contrast.

This variety is known to be notably disease and pest-resistant. Additionally, it does not produce berries or spread. This means that they won't pose a threat to native wildlife from either toxic berries or invasive nature.

Lemon-Lime Nandina Care

Hardy from USDA Zones 6-9.

Plant in Full Sun to Part Shade. Nandinas are notoriously tolerant of a wide range of sun exposures. However, the more shade that your plant receives, the less bright the foliage tends to be.

Well-draining garden soil is essential for preventing root rot. This plant is not particularly picky when it comes to soil pH. However, if the soil is too alkaline, there may be some leaf yellowing.

Water regularly until established in the landscape, traditionally, this takes at least 3 months. Afterward, supplemental watering once or twice a week should be sufficient in extended dry periods.

Apply a slow-release, balanced acidic fertilizer every year in early spring to promote growth and the overall health of the plant.

Check out some Dynamic Duo planting advice from Southern Living Plants featuring this variety

Take Nandina 101 with PBM

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

Spacing Recommendations for the Lemon Lime Nandina

For seamless foliage, plant your Lemon Lime Nandinas 2 feet apart. Space them 4 feet apart or more to let their natural shape shine through.

  • Scientific Name
    Nandina domestica 'Lemon-Lime' PP24749
  • Hardiness Zone
    6, 7, 8, 9
  • Sun Exposure
    Part Sun to Part Shade
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Evergreen
  • Features
    Disease Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Dwarf, Heat Tolerant, Shade Tolerant
  • Feature Color
    Green, Yellow
  • Uses
    Accent, Border, Container, Mass Planting
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    None

Growing Zones : 6, 7, 8, and 9

Map of USDA Zones 6-9
Southern Living Plant Collection Nandinas planted in a container with heucherella in front of a fireplace

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1 Gallon Lemon Lime Nandina with green foliage in a brown Southern Living Plant Collection pot on a white background
Southern Living Plant Collection

Lemon-Lime Nandina

From $19.49

The Lemon-Lime Nandina from the Southern Living Plant Collection provides a zesty twist on the traditional nandina! The Lemon Lime Nandina's brilliant lime green foliage stays gorgeous and evergreen all year long. Luminous chartreuse green foliage emerges in the spring before maturing to light green in the summer. Consequently, it's perfect for brightening up spots laden with darker foliage plants.

This shrub features a naturally compact growth habit and won't get leggy like traditional nandinas. No pruning is required! Therefore, fans of low-maintenance plants should consider letting this reliable beauty into their garden or landscape.

The Lemon Lime works perfectly as a low hedge, ground cover, or an accent and is at home in an Asian-themed garden. Try pairing it with the Purple Diamond Loropetalum for fantastic color contrast.

This variety is known to be notably disease and pest-resistant. Additionally, it does not produce berries or spread. This means that they won't pose a threat to native wildlife from either toxic berries or invasive nature.

Lemon-Lime Nandina Care

Hardy from USDA Zones 6-9.

Plant in Full Sun to Part Shade. Nandinas are notoriously tolerant of a wide range of sun exposures. However, the more shade that your plant receives, the less bright the foliage tends to be.

Well-draining garden soil is essential for preventing root rot. This plant is not particularly picky when it comes to soil pH. However, if the soil is too alkaline, there may be some leaf yellowing.

Water regularly until established in the landscape, traditionally, this takes at least 3 months. Afterward, supplemental watering once or twice a week should be sufficient in extended dry periods.

Apply a slow-release, balanced acidic fertilizer every year in early spring to promote growth and the overall health of the plant.

Check out some Dynamic Duo planting advice from Southern Living Plants featuring this variety

Take Nandina 101 with PBM

Pot size

  • 2.5 Quart
  • 1.5 Gallon
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