Key features
Final size1 metre in 20 years
FoliageLance-shaped green leaves (deciduous)
FlowersSmall clusters of white flowers in summer
PositionFull sun to part shade in a sheltered site
SoilPrefers moist yet well-draining soil
Description
Nadina Domestica, Magical Lemon and Lime is an upright, evergreen bamboo shrub with a bushy habit, offering year round ornamental value. Its fresh and vibrant, yellow-green lance-shaped leaves appear in the spring and mature into a richer lime-green as summer progresses, perfectly reflecting the plant’s name. Grown in full sun, the foliage stays brighter, but in shade deepens to a lovely darker green. Sporadic and delicate white flowers may appear during the summer. Perfect for smaller gardens, ‘Magical Lemon and Lime’ is compact and adds a vibrant pop of colour to gardens, whether grown on flower border, bed or in a container.
Nadina Domestica is low-maintenance will grow in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered environment. It prefers moist but well-drained soils and will grow to an ultimate height and spread of 1 meter.
Planting Steps
1Preparation
- Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
- Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
- Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
- To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.
2Planting
- Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
- Ensure the top of the plant’s compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
- Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
- Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.
3Last Steps
- Water generously around the base of the plant.
- If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.
Aftercare Advice
Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.
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