{"product_id":"scleranthus-biflorus-lime-lava","title":"Scleranthus biflorus 'Lime Lava'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLime Lava Cushion Bush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eScleranthus biflorus 'Lime Lava'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caryophyllaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\/New Zealand; cultivar selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen cushion-forming perennial groundcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Lime Lava' is a vivid lime-green selection of the cushion bush, forming dense, undulating mounds of fine moss-like foliage that ripple across the ground like molten green lava. The bright chartreuse tone lifts shaded and contemporary plantings, and its sculptural, self-shaping habit makes it a true conversation piece in rockeries and gravel gardens. As tough and low-care as the species, given the sharp drainage it demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.05–0.1 m H x 0.3–0.6 m W (spreading mound)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow; 5–10 cm spread per year; forming a firm, undulating cushion that knits together over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiny, thread-like lime-green leaves in a dense, springy moss-like mat; brightest colour in good light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiny, inconspicuous greenish flowers in spring; grown entirely for foliage effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid lime cushion year-round; freshest in cooler months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low direct value; provides microhabitat for small invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy; moderate drought tolerance once established; wind-tolerant; will not tolerate waterlogging or humid, poorly drained sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cushion\/mass effect: 25–30 cm apart; feature spacing: 35–40 cm apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic to cats and dogs; protect the cushion from heavy foot and pet traffic to keep its form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade; light afternoon shade keeps the lime tone fresh in hot SA summers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent drainage essential — sandy, gravelly or raised-bed soils; will not survive heavy or wet soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: light, frequent watering for 6–10 weeks. Established: deep soak every 2–3 weeks in summer; rarely in winter — avoid overhead watering and let the surface dry between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal — remove any weeds emerging through the cushion; no pruning or feeding required; avoid walking on it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20+ years; cushions improve with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best in cooler SA zones — Adelaide Hills and cooler metro; can struggle in hot, humid coastal summers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic to neutral (pH 5.5–7.0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright living-sculpture feature in rockeries and alpine-style plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLime-toned textural contrast against dark foliage and stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrevice and stepped-bed plantings between pavers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Lime Lava' brings electric chartreuse texture to the garden floor — a rolling, sculptural cushion that glows against rock and dark foliage, needing little more than sharp drainage to thrive for years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":49207405248764,"sku":"SCLE-BIFL-LIME-LAVA-140MMPOT","price":12.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/scleranthus-biflorus-lime-lava-cushion-bush-140mm-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1782443599","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/scleranthus-biflorus-lime-lava","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}