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Lomandra Longifolia x Confertifolia SSP Pallida Lime Tuff is a compact and hardy perennial grass hybrid, known for its fine, lime-green foliage that stays vibrant year-round. It’s a low-maintenance plant that thrives in various climates, making it an excellent choice for mass plantings, borders, or as a ground cover. Its neat form and bright foliage create a fresh and lush appearance, even in challenging conditions like dry or coastal gardens.
Growth:
Lomandra Lime Tuff typically reaches a height of 60-80 cm and spreads to a width of around 60 cm, forming dense, tufted clumps.
Light Requirements:
Lime Tuff grows well in full sun to part shade, making it versatile for different garden environments. It can also be used as an understory plant beneath trees.
Soil Requirements:
This plant is adaptable to a variety of soil types, from sandy loam to clay, and even poor soils. It thrives best in well-drained soil but can handle occasional moisture.
Water Requirements:
Once established, it is very drought-tolerant, requiring little supplemental watering. However, young plants should be watered regularly for the first few weeks after planting.
Frost Tolerance:
Lime Tuff can withstand heavy frosts, making it suitable for temperate to cool climates, as well as coastal and semi-arid regions.
Drought Tolerance:
Highly drought-tolerant, this Lomandra performs well in dry, exposed areas and requires minimal water after establishment.
Flowering Information:
Fragrant yellow flower spikes appear in the summer, adding a subtle decorative element to the plant's lush foliage.
Spacing Requirements:
For mass planting, space plants approximately 60 cm apart to ensure full coverage and dense growth.
Fertiliser Requirements:
Lime Tuff requires minimal fertilising but benefits from a slow-release native plant fertiliser in spring and autumn to maintain optimal health.
Care and Maintenance:
This plant is extremely low-maintenance. It can be pruned back every 2-3 years in spring to rejuvenate the foliage. Mulching around the base helps to retain moisture and suppress weeds​.
