Lemon Seeds – Pink Variegated

Lemon Seeds – Pink Variegated grow into an attractive citrus plant known for its striking foliage and uniquely blushed fruit interior. This variety is admired for its variegated green-and-cream leaves and visually appealing striped outer rind. The plant offers a refreshing citrus scent and is suitable for warm outdoor climates or container growing in cooler regions.

Pink Variegated Lemons are popular among home gardeners for their ornamental beauty and reliable productivity. With proper care, this citrus plant provides fragrant blossoms and colorful fruit throughout the growing season.

Features:

• Type: Perennial citrus plant

• Common Name (US): Lemon

• Variety: Pink Variegated

• Foliage: Variegated green and cream

• Fruit Interior: Pink blush tone

• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy

• Height: 6–15 feet (depending on container or ground planting)

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil

• Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist without waterlogging

• Bloom Time: Spring to early summer

• Special Feature: Highly ornamental foliage and fragrant blossoms

Specifications:

• Planting Season: Spring after last frost

• Hardiness Zones (USDA): Zones 9–11 (container growing recommended in Zones 6–8)

• Sowing Method: Start seeds indoors; transplant when seedlings are strong and temperatures remain warm

• Germination Time: 14–28 days

• Germination Temperature: 70–85°F (21–29°C)

• Spacing Between Plants: 8–12 feet for in-ground planting

• Mature Plant Height: 6–15 feet depending on growing method

• Best Growing Months:

  • Northern Zones (6–8): May to September (container growing)

  • Southern Zones (9–11): March to October (outdoor growing)

• Maintenance: Moderate; prune to shape and encourage airflow

• Uses: Home orchards, decorative container planting, patios, and aromatic gardens