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Lomandra 'Lime Wave'

Lomandra 'Lime Wave' is a hardy evergreen ornamental grass with fine lime green foliage and a graceful arching habit. It is an excellent choice for NZ gardens where fresh colour, texture, and low maintenance structure are needed for borders, mass planting, containers, and path edges. The bright foliage provides year round interest and softens paving, driveways, and other hard garden lines. Lomandra 'Lime Wave' is drought tolerant once established and performs well in coastal, windy, and exposed conditions. It is ideal for gardeners wanting a resilient grass that brings a lively modern finish to outdoor spaces with very little ongoing care.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Grasses
Height:55 cm
Spread:55 cm
Flowering time:Spring
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
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Sku18816

How to grow Lomandra 'Lime Wave' in NZ

Grow Lomandra 'Lime Wave' in full sun or light shade with free draining soil. It is adaptable to a wide range of garden conditions and performs well in borders, coastal gardens, dry areas, and sites exposed to wind. Prepare the planting area with compost, plant at the same depth as the nursery container, and water deeply after planting. Keep the soil lightly moist through the first growing season while roots establish. Once established, Lomandra 'Lime Wave' is drought tolerant and needs little additional watering. A sunny open position supports the best lime green foliage colour, compact clump growth, and long term performance.

Lomandra 'Lime Wave' care tips

Lomandra 'Lime Wave' is very easy to care for once established. Water young plants during dry periods in their first year, then provide additional moisture only during prolonged drought. Apply a balanced slow release fertiliser in spring if plants need an extra boost. Remove old or damaged outer leaves as needed, or lightly tidy foliage in late winter before fresh growth begins. Avoid cutting hard into the crown, as this can slow recovery. Lomandra 'Lime Wave' is hardy and resilient, making it a practical choice for low maintenance gardens, public spaces, and larger landscape plantings.

Lomandra 'Lime Wave' size, spacing, and growth rate

Lomandra 'Lime Wave' typically grows about 50 cm to 60 cm tall and 50 cm to 60 cm wide, forming a neat medium sized clump of fine arching foliage. Space plants approximately 50 cm to 60 cm apart for mass planting, borders, or a continuous landscape effect. It has a moderate growth rate and becomes fuller each season as the root system establishes. Closer spacing gives a tidy result sooner, while wider spacing suits larger naturalistic areas. Lomandra 'Lime Wave' is an excellent grass for gardens, paths, containers, and modern planting schemes where fresh foliage colour and easy care structure are wanted.

Landscaping uses for Lomandra 'Lime Wave'

Lomandra 'Lime Wave' is ideal for borders, path edges, mass planting, containers, coastal gardens, and waterwise landscapes. Its lime green foliage adds a bright contrast around darker shrubs, flowering plants, decorative stone, and paving, while softening hard edges across the garden. Use it in repeated groups along paths for a contemporary look, or plant it around outdoor living spaces where year round texture is wanted. It also works well in exposed sites once established. Lomandra 'Lime Wave' brings practical durability, vibrant colour, and reliable evergreen structure to a wide range of NZ garden styles.

Why buy Lomandra 'Lime Wave' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company is NZ's most trusted plant nursery, supplying quality plants and expert growing advice throughout New Zealand. Our Lomandra 'Lime Wave' plants are selected for quality and healthy growth, helping you establish a tidy low maintenance landscape with confidence. Strict quality standards and careful packing help ensure your order arrives in excellent condition and ready to plant. Order online with fast delivery and free shipping on qualifying orders over $150. Choose The Plant Company for premium plants, dependable service, and an easy buying experience for your next garden project.

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