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Citrus Fruit
Citrus Fruit

Citrus Fruit

Have you ever thought about growing your own lemon, lime, orange or kumquat tree? Even if you haven’t you may want to reconsider as the excellent selection of plants on offer is hard to beat and is sure to provide you with the ideal plant which in years to come will provide you with beautiful fruits and flowers. Ideal for outdoor growing in Summer and conservatory or greenhouse growing in colder months.

How to grow

The plants for sale have had the best start possible and will make successful growing much simpler. When you receive your plants you should plant them in to a suitable container or other frost free area as soon as possible, taking care to water them well.

Position

The essential point when growing Citrus is to ensure they grow in a frost free area as any frost is likely to have a detrimental effect on your plants. Grown in greenhouses, conservatories or outdoors in warmer months is preferable. Position plants in a bright and sheltered position to maximize growth and minimize ill effects.

Soil

A rich and well drained soil is best for citrus plants as they are heavy feeders and require excellent drainage. Add bark, perlite or horticultural grit to compost and test soil with a soil testing kit to get pH correct.  A pH of 6.5 is ideal. You may wish to add garden lime to soil to help achieve this.

Care

Ensure plants remain in a frost free area and water as required. An application of fertiliser is best applied in spring and winter to ensure lush and healthy growth.  Specific citrus fertilisers are also available. Pruning is not essential and should be light if required.

Harvesting

When fruits start to develop you should allow them to ripen fully on the tree before harvesting them. Remove individual fruits by hand and test for ripeness. If not fully ripe allow remaining fruits to develop further.

Top Tip

If you intend to grow plants in a greenhouse or conservatory consider placing pots on a plant stand with wheels or purchasing an easy pot mover. This will allow you to move plants from the indoor environment to outdoors with ease.
Citrus Fruit

Citrus Fruit

KumquatKumquatAn interesting addition to the citrus family, the edible fruit of this evergreen tree looks like mini, oval oranges. Slow growing, with dark, glossy leaves, the pure white flowers have a delicious scent. These are followed by the very sour, acidic fruits, which are generally in season from late autumn to mid-winter. Needing temperatures above 7C at all times, it can be grown on a sunny patio in summer, but will need an unheated conservatory or greenhouse to over-winter. Garden care: In pots grow in soil-based compost in full sun. Feed every two weeks in the growing season with a special citrus fertilizer. Pot on or top-dress plants in late winter. Move outside after the risk of frost has passed to a sunny, sheltered patio.
LemonLemonA remarkable, heavy-cropping, little tree with glossy, dark green leaves and smooth-skinned, bright golden fruit with exceptional flavor. This clever variety is unique in that it keeps on producing flowers from spring to autumn, so it is possible to have flowers, small, un-ripened fruit as well as ready-to-pick lemons on the plant at the same time. It can be grown on a sunny patio in summer, but will need an unheated conservatory or greenhouse to over-winter. Garden care: Ideally grow in a pot which is easily moved from terrace to conservatory, in soil-based compost. Feed every two weeks with a special citrus fertilizer (there is one for summer and another for winter), and pot on or top-dress plants in late winter. Move outside after the risk of frost has passed to a sunny, sheltered patio.
Lemon EurekaLemon EurekaTransform your patio into a little piece of the Mediterranean with this scent-sational citrus tree. Our lemon trees have glossy, dark green foliage and tiny white flowers that fill the air with the delicious fragrance of citrus blossom throughout the year, followed by fruit from late Spring to late Summer. This is an excellent variety producing large, thick skinned fruits equal in quality to those purchased from a supermarket, ideal for adding to a gin and tonic. Plants have large glossy leaves and excellent cold tolerance, making it the perfect container plant.
Lemon Green LemonLemon Green LemonA sweet flavored lemon of an unusual pale lime green color. This hardy citrus lemon has a slightly more compact habit than traditional varieties making it ideal for growing in containers on the patio. Fruits are ideal for using in cooking or for adding to a refreshing Gin and Tonic. Our lemons have glossy, dark green foliage and tiny white flowers that fill the air with the delicious fragrance of citrus blossoming between April and June, and fruits ready to pick from December to February.
Lemon TreeLemon TreeThis delightful Citrus Lemon tree makes a decorative pot plant all year round. Kept indoors from October and moved to a patio in summer, it will flower in July and set fruit in August and September. It will grow to a maximum height of 50-60cm (20-24 inches) depending on the conditions it is grown in and the care given.
Lime Tahiti Lime Tahiti This lime hails from the Mediterranean region and is hardier than other limes and produces larger lemon sized, bright green fruits following delicious fragrant blossom. Ideal for a larger container on a sunny patio. Enjoy the scent and flavor of your very own Mediterranean-style citrus grove! These limes boast glossy, dark green foliage and little white flowers that will fill the air with the heady scent of citrus blossom throughout the year and bear fruit from late spring to late summer. Variety is hardy & they make a beautiful specimen plant in a conservatory, they can also be grown in a very well drained pot or border in a sheltered spot outdoors! They will begin producing fruit within 18 months.
Orange CalamondinOrange CalamondinThese symmetrical and compact plants will produce many highly fragrant flowers followed by small juicy orange fruits throughout the year. These tasty fruits are unusual because they will first appear to be sour then make your mouth sweet, hence in Latin countries the fruits are known as ‘agri-dulce’ (Sweet and Sour). This is a very hardy variety which is capable of surviving temperatures as low as -10C!
Orange Bergamot De VersaillesOrange Bergamot De VersaillesAn equally strong-growing variety, Bergamot De Versailles produces a compact, round-shaped tree that will bear large fruits of delicious flavor! Variety is hardy & they make a beautiful specimen plant in a conservatory, they can also be grown in a very well drained pot or border in a sheltered spot outdoors! Tthey will begin producing fruit within 18 months.
Orange BigaradierOrange BigaradierImagine growing your own oranges at home! These attractive bushy trees are perfect for growing in patio containers or in the conservatory. The pretty white flowers of Orange Bigaradierare followed by lovely bright orange fruits similar to the Seville orange and are just as ideal for making delicious marmalade.
Orange MiniOrange MiniFabulous, fragrant white flowers are produced singly on branches throughout the summer.These are followed by medium-sized, thin-skinned, juicy tangerines that separate easily into segments. A great plant for growing in a pot on a sunny patio, but it will need to be moved in to a frost-free place in winter. Tender to frost hardy (will need protection in winter) Garden care: In pots grow in John Innes No2 potting compost in full sun. Feed every two weeks in the growing season with a balanced plant food. Pot on or top-dress plants in late winter. Outdoors grow in slightly acidic, well-drained soil in full sun. Minimal pruning is required.
Orange TreeOrange TreeThis delightful Panama Orange tree makes a decorative pot plant all year round. Kept indoors from October and moved to a patio in summer, it will flower in July and set fruit in August and September. It will grow to a maximum height of 50-60cm (20-24 inches) depending on the conditions it is grown in and the care given.
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