Luminous colour
Lime to yellow-green leaves bring a bright contrast to deeper greens and purple foliage.
Heuchera 'Limeberry'® 17cm
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€12,00
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Heuchera ‘Limeberry’®
Bored of green? Add a little lime & berry 💚
- Bright lime-green foliage
- Ruffled leaf edges
- Delicate white flowers
- Compact leafy clump
Heuchera ‘Limeberry’® brings the freshness of a brushstroke of lime to the garden, its leaves seeming to hold a little extra light. Their ruffled edges create small folds and gentle shadows, adding depth to the luminous green. Slender white flowers rise between them like airy dots above a generous leafy base. It is a plant that makes green feel unexpected again: fresh, lively and full of detail, with something more to notice each time you look.
Against dark foliage, the bright clump becomes a clear point of contrast; among silver or softer greens, it creates a quieter scene. Rounded leaves soften the firm edges of stone and the straight lines of a border, while the delicate flowers keep the composition open and light. Even at close range, the picture holds its interest through the small variations of light across each folded leaf.
What makes it special
Lively lime colour, sculpted foliage and discreet white flowers share the same compact space.
Folds at the edges
The broad, lobed leaf blade has ruffled margins that create small changes of light and shade.
Flowers above the leaves
Slender stems carry small white flowers while leaving the compact leafy base clearly visible.
Why you will love it: brings bright colour close to the ground, combining the generous presence of its leaves with the lightness of small white flowers.
In the garden & on the balconyPlacement & plant combinationsBright partial shade · front of the border · lime beside blue and silver foliage
A bright place at the front
Place it at the edge of a partly shaded border or in a pot where the ruffled leaf edges remain visible. Allow around 35–40cm between plant centres and favour morning light with afternoon protection, especially in warm regions.
Lime with cool colours
Lime foliage gains depth beside blue-green leaves, silver markings and finely divided green textures. Give the planting a shared foundation of cool, humus-rich soil that holds some moisture while draining freely.
- Hosta ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ — compact blue-green leaves with a thicker texture provide a quiet contrast beside the lime foliage.
- Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ — silver heart-shaped leaves and blue spring flowers work a little farther back, where they will not cover the smaller clump.
- Dryopteris erythrosora — finely divided fern fronds add height and a contrasting texture to the partly shaded background.
Care at a glance
Light
Bright partial shade or light shade. Protect the pale foliage from hot afternoon sun.
Watering
Water when the surface begins to dry, maintaining gentle moisture below. Avoid permanently wet soil around the crown.
Climate & hardiness
A hardy perennial for temperate gardens. Foliage may diminish in a severe winter and renew in spring.
Safety
An ornamental plant for borders and pots, not for eating. Discourage children and pets from chewing the leaves.
Detailed careComplete care guideEight practical points: Light & heat, Watering, Soil, Planting depth, Feeding, Tidying, Winter & renewal, Checking the roots.
Light & heat
Choose morning sun or filtered light beneath an open canopy. Hot paving and strong afternoon sun increase the chance of scorched edges on the pale leaves.
Watering
Water the soil near the roots without keeping the centre of the clump wet. Check pots and new plantings more often; established plants in the ground need particular attention during prolonged dry weather.
Soil
Use open, freely draining soil enriched with organic matter. Where heavy ground holds water, a raised position or a pot with clear drainage is more suitable.
Planting depth
Plant at the same level at which it was growing. The crown, where the leaf stalks emerge, should remain at the surface rather than being buried beneath soil or thick mulch.
Feeding
In a border, mature compost applied in spring is often sufficient. For long-term pot cultivation, feed lightly during active growth at the rate stated on the fertiliser label.
Tidying
Remove damaged leaves by cutting their stalks close to the base. Once flowering ends, cut down the old flower stems while keeping healthy foliage.
Winter & renewal
Prevent water from lingering around the crown in winter. In spring, check for exposed roots and replace soil around them while leaving the centre of the clump clear.
Checking the roots
If the plant wilts in moist soil and becomes loose at the base, inspect the roots for vine weevil larvae. Sudden collapse is not solved simply by adding more water.
Development over timeFrom leafy clump to white flowersFresh spring leaves, airy summer flowering and seasonal renewal.
New leaves unfold
Young stalks emerge close to the base and the leaves gradually open their lobed, ruffled surfaces.
Delicate white flowering
Slender flower stems usually appear from June to August, carrying small white flowers above the foliage.
Back to the leaves
After flowering, the clump remains the main feature. It retains more foliage in mild winters, while severe cold may temporarily reduce its cover.
Mature habit & dimensions
established mature plantHeight around 30–35cmSpread about 30cmLeaves from a low crown
The compact clump consists of broad, lobed leaves on individual stalks. Fine flower stems rise above the foliage and carry small white flowers; this plant does not form a woody canopy.
Form through time
two real statesRuffled lime-green foliageWhite summer flowers
Leafy stageRuffled leaf surfaces create a bright, low clump.
Summer floweringDelicate white flowers appear above the leaves.
The comparison shows the same basic rosette before and during flowering. Flower stems are seasonal growth, rather than a permanent part of the plant’s structure.
What to expect after planting: After planting, root establishment and a gradually fuller clump come first. Allow approximately 30–35cm in height and about 30cm in spread for an established plant, with its appearance varying with season and growing conditions.
History & originCultivar originIndian Summer · ‘Ifhelimb’ · EU66739
Limeberry is the lime-green selection in Dutch AllPlant’s Indian Summer collection. The series brings together Heuchera with contrasting leaf colours and shapes, flowering displays and seasonal behaviour. This selection contributes bright foliage and white flowers to the collection.
Limeberry is its commercial name; the cultivar denomination is ‘Ifhelimb’. AllPlant lists it under Community plant variety right EU66739. Its published introduction does not identify the parent plants, individual breeder or year of the original cross.
Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScience nobody asked forBotanical details for anyone curious about what lies behind the plant’s appearance
Cold as a flowering signal
In ‘Limeberry’, a period of low temperatures helps the normal transition to flowering. This vernalisation is different from frost hardiness: it concerns the seasonal signal received by the plant before its next flowering cycle.
One leaf, several lobes
The rounded projections around the blade are lobes of a single leaf, rather than separate leaflets. The whole blade is held on one stalk, with veins spreading out in a palmate pattern to support its folded surface.
Frequently asked questions
Six answers about lime foliage, flowering and successful establishment.
01Does lime foliage mean it needs iron?
Not by itself. Bright lime-green is a characteristic of this selection. Do not add iron simply to turn the leaves dark green; first assess whether there has been a real change from the plant’s usual appearance.
02Can it grow on a sunny balcony?
It prefers morning light and protection during hot afternoon hours. On a balcony with reflected heat, a cooler position gives better protection to the pale leaf edges.
03What colour are the flowers?
The flowers are small and white, held on slender stems. They usually appear mainly from June to August, depending on climate.
04Does it lose every leaf in winter?
It retains a leafy presence in mild conditions. A severe winter can damage or reduce the leaves, with fresh growth emerging from the crown in spring.
05How deeply should I plant it?
Keep the centre of the clump at soil level. Cover the roots, but do not bury the bases of the leaf stalks or leave them constantly wet.
06Why is it wilting when the soil is moist?
First check drainage and whether the crown has softened. If the plant lifts out easily or the roots have been eaten, check for vine weevil larvae as well; extra watering will not solve these problems.
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