Dwarf Lemon Lots A Lemons - Citrus limon 'Lots A Lemons'

Citrus limon 'Lots A Lemons' is an improved compact form of the beloved dwarf Meyer lemon, and it lives up to its name. Sweetly scented white flowers appear across the plant throughout the year, filling the surrounding air with a fragrance that is one of the great pleasures of the edible garden. Full-sized lemons follow in abundance, giving you a generous harvest from a plant that fits comfortably on a patio, balcony, courtyard, or in a garden bed without taking over the space.

Reaching an average of 1 to 1.5m tall and wide, 'Lots A Lemons' is dense, rounded, and naturally tidy in habit. It is one of the most practical dwarf citrus selections available for Melbourne gardens, performing well in containers and garden plantings alike. Full sun and well-drained soil are its primary requirements, and with regular feeding, mulching, and moisture during dry periods it will reward you with near year-round flowering and a reliable, heavy crop of fruit.

As with all citrus, 'Lots A Lemons' benefits from regular attention to feeding and pest management. An annual slow-release citrus fertiliser combined with liquid feeding through the growing season keeps the plant productive and the foliage healthy. Watch for common citrus pests including aphids, scale, mealy bugs, thrips, and sooty mould, and treat promptly to keep the plant performing at its best.

Key Features:

• Soil: Well-drained soil essential; does not tolerate waterlogged conditions. In containers use a quality citrus potting mix with good drainage.
• Light: Full sun at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun per day for best flowering and fruit production. Insufficient light will reduce fruit set significantly.
• Watering: Keep moist during dry periods, consistent moisture is important for fruit development. Avoid letting the plant dry out completely, particularly when flowering or fruiting.
• Fertiliser: Annual slow-release citrus fertiliser in spring combined with liquid feeding every 4 to 6 weeks through the growing season; regular feeding is essential for continuous flowering and heavy fruit production.
• Maintenance: Medium maintenance; monitor regularly for aphids, scale, mealy bugs, thrips, sooty mould, and fruit fly. Treat promptly with appropriate products. Light pruning after harvest helps maintain shape and encourages new productive growth.
• Flowering: All year round, sweetly scented white to cream flowers appear continuously, making it one of the most fragrant plants for courtyard and balcony settings.

Consistent feeding is the single most important factor in getting the best performance from 'Lots A Lemons'. Citrus are heavy feeders and a plant that is regularly liquid fed through spring and summer will produce significantly more flowers and fruit than one that receives only an annual slow-release application. In containers, feeding is even more critical as nutrients deplete faster in potting mix than in garden soil. A dedicated citrus liquid fertiliser applied every 4 weeks from spring through autumn will make a noticeable difference to both fruit quantity and quality.

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