Common Name: ‘Lemon-Lime’ Nandina (Heavenly Bamboo)
Latin Name: Nandina domestica ‘Lemon-Lime’ PP24749
Brand: Southern Living® Plant Collection
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Mature Height: 3–4 ft
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Mature Width: 3–4 ft
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Sun Exposure: Part sun to shade (morning sun / afternoon shade ideal)
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Cold Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 6a–10b
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Habit: Compact, mounded, evergreen shrub
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Foliage: Bright lemon-lime new growth maturing to rich green; holds color year-round
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Flower: Grown for foliage; insignificant bloom
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Soil pH: Adaptable; prefers slightly acidic to neutral (~6.0–7.2)
Description:
A vibrant, compact nandina that lights up shade, ‘Lemon-Lime’ pushes fresh citrus-colored foliage that stays bright through winter, adding instant contrast to foundations, borders, and containers. Deer-resistant, disease-tolerant, and easy to grow, it brings clean structure and year-round color without the fuss—or the berries typical of older nandinas.
Care Tips:
Plant in well-drained soil with partial shade (protect from harsh afternoon sun in hot climates). Keep evenly moist the first season; water during extended dry spells thereafter. Mulch 1–2" deep to conserve moisture. Little to no pruning required—light shaping in late winter if desired. Feed in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
Landscape Uses:
Accent in mixed borders, bright foundation shrub, low hedge or mass planting, shade garden color, containers for porches and patios.
