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CITRUS Lime
£55.00
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Good to know
Best grown in a large container which can be put outside in June and brought into shelter during autumn and winter -
Pests & Diseases
Under glass - red spider mites, scale insects, whiteflies, mealybugs -
EvergreenGlossy, green leaves
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White
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Cup-shapedShallowly cup-shaped, 4-5cm (1½-2in) across
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winterUse loam-based compost JI No.2 with added grit or proprietary citrus compost
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Patio / pot plants
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Serrulate
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Ovate
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Height
1.8m (6ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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FruitPlants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightFrequently with thorns
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
Can be pruned to shape -
Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) -
Scented flowers
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Scented foliage
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soilTo slightly acid
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Full sun
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may cause skin allergy
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skin irritant with sunlight
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.8m (6ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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