NANDINA MAGICAL LEMON LIME®

COMMON NAME: HEAVENLY BAMBOO, SACRED BAMBOO, MAGICAL LEMON LIME, LEMLIM

Nandina ‘Magical Lemon Lime’ is a striking evergreen shrub celebrated for its bright foliage that lights up any garden. Its finely textured leaves emerge a beautiful lime green in spring and summer, gradually deepening to a warm golden yellow in cooler months. This variety typically grows to about 70–90 cm tall and wide, making it an excellent choice for adding vibrant color and texture to small gardens, borders, or containers.

With a naturally tidy and rounded habit, Nandina ‘Magical Lemon Lime’ thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts well to various soil types, preferring well-drained conditions.

Nandina ‘Magical Lemon Lime’ is also incredibly versatile in the landscape. Its compact size and bright foliage make it ideal for low hedges, garden borders, and foundation plantings. It also works beautifully in mass plantings for a vibrant splash of color throughout the seasons. Thanks to its neat, rounded habit and eye-catching hues, it’s perfect for container gardening on patios or balconies. Additionally, its drought tolerance and low-maintenance nature make it an excellent choice for water-wise gardens or low-care landscapes, where it adds lasting structure and year-round visual interest.

 

Best Uses:

 

• Low hedges and borders
• Mass plantings for vibrant color
• Containers and pots
• Foundation planting
• Low-maintenance and water-wise gardens

 

Position: Full sun to part shade
Height: 70-90cm
Width: 70-90cm
Type: Hedge, Feature, Border