{"product_id":"elaeagnus-ebbingei-limelight-3-litre-pot","title":"Elaeagnus Ebbingei Limelight 3 Litre Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElaeagnus × ebbingei 'Limelight' – Striking Evergreen Shrub with Bold Variegated Foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElaeagnus × ebbingei 'Limelight'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vigorous, evergreen shrub that brings a bold splash of colour to the garden throughout the year. Its large, leathery leaves are a rich deep green around the margins with a striking central blaze of bright gold and lime yellow, creating a luminous, eye-catching effect even on dull winter days. This variegation gives 'Limelight' a distinctly decorative quality that sets it apart from plainer evergreen screening plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn autumn, small, creamy-white flowers appear, inconspicuous but delightfully fragrant — a subtle seasonal bonus that adds another layer of appeal. Exceptionally tough and adaptable, 'Limelight' thrives in coastal gardens, urban plots, and exposed positions where many other shrubs would struggle. Once established, it is highly drought-tolerant and requires very little attention to look its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as a bold specimen in a mixed border, plant several together as a colourful informal hedge or screen, or combine it with dark-foliaged plants such as \u003cem\u003ePhotinia 'Red Robin'\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003ePittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb'\u003c\/em\u003e to make the gold variegation truly sing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep green leaves with a bold central splash of gold and lime yellow\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, creamy-white, highly fragrant blooms in autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous, bushy, and broadly spreading\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year-round colour, interest, and screening\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coastal winds, urban pollution, exposed sites, and drought once established\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBold specimen planting in borders or as a focal point\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInformal hedging and privacy screening\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoastal, exposed, or urban gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow-maintenance, year-round evergreen structure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade; best variegation colour achieved in good light\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil; tolerates poor, dry, or sandy soils once established\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy throughout most of the UK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim in late spring or early summer to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth. Remove any plain green reverted shoots promptly at the base to preserve the variegation. 'Limelight' responds well to clipping and can be kept neatly within bounds or left to develop into a large, free-growing specimen with minimal intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water well during the first growing season to help the plant establish. Once settled, Elaeagnus × ebbingei 'Limelight' is remarkably self-sufficient, requiring little feeding or watering under normal conditions. A light mulch applied in spring will help retain moisture and suppress weeds around the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eElaeagnus × ebbingei 'Limelight'\u003c\/em\u003e delivers vibrant variegated foliage, fragrant autumn flowers, and outstanding resilience — a standout evergreen shrub for gardens of all styles and sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57392196419910,"sku":"173936","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/7948\/8326\/files\/Elaeagnus-Ebbingei-Limelight-3-Litre-Pot_173936_2026-09-16.jpg?v=1789561882","url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/elaeagnus-ebbingei-limelight-3-litre-pot","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}