Lemon Lime Nandina - 3 Gallon

Transform your landscape with bold, year-round color that truly stands out.

The Lemon Lime Nandina is a compact, evergreen shrub that delivers what other nandinas can’t: vibrant, lime-green foliage that brightens your garden from spring through fall, paired with delicate white flowers in late spring and vibrant red berries in winter. Its naturally rounded, dense growth habit makes it perfect for borders, mass plantings, and foundation plantings, while its eye-catching color contrasts beautifully with darker shrubs and garden beds. Easy to grow, heat-tolerant, and deer-resistant, Lemon Lime Nandina provides maximum visual impact with minimal maintenance, making it a favorite for homeowners and landscapers alike.

Why You'll Love the Lemon Lime Nandina

Year-Round Color: Its bright lime-green foliage creates striking contrast in your garden all year, offering seasonal interest that other shrubs can’t match.

Compact & Versatile: Naturally mounding to 3–4 feet tall and wide, this nandina works perfectly for borders, hedges, containers, or as a colorful accent.

Low-Maintenance Beauty: Heat-tolerant, drought-resistant once established, and deer-resistant—ideal for busy gardeners who want vibrant, reliable color with minimal care.

Seasonal Interest: Small clusters of white flowers bloom in late spring, followed by showy red berries in winter, attracting birds and pollinators to your landscape.

Lemon Lime Nandina Details

• Botanical Name: Nandina domestica ‘Lemon Lime’

• Type: Evergreen shrub

• Mature Size: 3–4 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Light: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, adaptable to a variety of soils

• Water: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–9

Growing Conditions

Soil Adaptability: Thrives in well-draining soil of various types, including sandy, loamy, or clay soils. Regular watering during establishment helps encourage strong growth.

Light Requirements: Full sun promotes the brightest lime-green foliage; partial shade is tolerated but color may be less intense.

Hardiness: Zones 6–9, suitable for most southern gardens and coastal areas with mild winters.

Care Instructions

Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during the first growing season. Once established, water only during prolonged dry spells. Mulching helps retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.

Pruning: Lightly prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense new growth. Major pruning can be done in late winter before new growth begins.

Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring for optimal foliage color and winter berry production.

Landscaping Uses

Versatile Applications: Lemon Lime Nandina is perfect for:

• foundation plantings

• colorful hedges

• container gardens

• accent planting in mixed borders

• pollinator-friendly garden spaces

Strategic Placement: Place where its vibrant lime foliage can provide contrast against darker plants or neutral garden backdrops. Ideal for entryways, patios, or mass plantings that draw the eye throughout the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far apart should I plant Lemon Lime Nandina for a hedge?
Space plants 3–4 feet apart for a dense hedge, or 4–5 feet apart for individual specimen planting.

When does Lemon Lime Nandina bloom and produce berries?
Clusters of white flowers appear in late spring, followed by bright red berries in winter, providing year-round visual interest.

Is Lemon Lime Nandina deer-resistant?
Yes, this nandina is naturally deer-resistant and requires minimal care while maintaining strong, vibrant growth.

Can I grow Lemon Lime Nandina in containers?
Absolutely! Its compact size and colorful foliage make it perfect for decorative patio or garden containers.