Citrus Finger Lime 'Red Champagne'

Microcitrus australasica 'Red Champagne' is an exceptional Australian native finger lime variety that produces stunning burgundy-red caviar-like pearls inside elongated fruits. This thorny shrub grows approx 2 metres tall and produces an abundance of unique citrus fruits that burst with tangy, lime-flavoured juice.

Key Features:

• Unique burgundy-red caviar pearls inside fruit
• Intense lime flavour with citrus burst
• Excellent for gourmet cooking and cocktails
• Drought tolerant once established
• Attractive small white flowers
• Suitable for containers or garden planting

Growing Conditions:

• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil
• Water: Regular watering, drought tolerant when established
• Frost tolerance: Protect from heavy frosts when young

Perfect for east-facing and south-facing areas where it can enjoy good light. This gourmet native citrus will provide you with unique, restaurant-quality ingredients right from your own garden. The caviar-like pearls add spectacular visual appeal and intense flavour to seafood, salads, and beverages.