House Lime. An attractive flowering houseplant with soft green downy leaves and pretty cup shaped white flowers with golden yellow stamens in late winter through spring. Height and spread can be as much as 4m x 2.5m! THis is easily kept in check with a pair of secateurs. Keep frost free and in good light. Perfect for a cool conservatory. Unusual.
Info | |
Colour | White |
Evergreen Or Deciduous | Evergreen |
Flower Colour | white |
Good For Wildlife | yes |
Hardiness | frost tender |
Height | 4m |
Native To | Africa |
Plant Size | Small: 0-1.5 Litres |
Pot Size | 1lt |
Season | Summer to Autumn |
Soil Type | Any well drained |
Spread | 2.5m |
Time Of Flowering | September-May |
Common Name | House lime or African Hemp |
Award Of Garden Merit | yes |
Aspect | Sun or Part Shade |