Lemon — Eureka Variegated Pink

Citrus × limon "Variegated Pink"

Striking ornamental-and-edible lemon — green-and-cream variegated foliage and pink-fleshed fruit with green-and-yellow striped skin.

Hardiness ratings

Lemon — Eureka Variegated Pink hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 9–11 −6.7 °C to 10 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H3 −5 °C to 1 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 9 −1 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 5–7 5 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Pink flesh is a true mutation, not a marketing trick
  • Multiple flushes per year — fruit at all stages of development is a year-round seasonal indicator

Pet caution: Lemon — Eureka Variegated Pink is listed as potentially harmful to cats and/or dogs. Keep pets from grazing on it, and contact a vet if you suspect your animal has eaten some.

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Related plants

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Reference

Lemon — Eureka Variegated Pink on Wikipedia