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    CITRUS
    CITRUS
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    CITRUS

    All citrus varieties make excellent pot plants for the patio or conservatory but require special care. See website for care instructions.

    Genus of 20-25 species of evergreen, often spiny, trees and shrubs from open forest, thickets and scrub in southeastern Asia and the larger islands in the eastern Pacific.

    There are many complex hybrids.

    Though not originating in the Mediterranean the soil and climate here provides for better growing conditions and superior fruit.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Place of origin
      Southeastern Asia, South Pacific.
    • Evergreen
    • Fruit
      Plants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • Tall Shrub
    • Tree
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice

    Varieties
    CITRUS Kumquat
    (C.japonica) orange edible fruits with sweet skin and acidic flesh.
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £45.00
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    Large
    £55.00
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    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    CITRUS Lemon
    'Meyer's lemon'
    Hardy lemon which will grow outdoors in the mildest climates
     
    Small
    £20.00
    Medium
    £40.00
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    Large
    £55.00
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    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    CITRUS Lime
     
    3 Litre
    £55.00
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    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    CITRUS Limequat
    (C. japonica x C. aurantifolia) yellow edible fruit with sweet skin and acidic flesh.
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £25.00
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    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Large
    £55.00
    CITRUS x mitis
    Calamondin
    The hardiest orange for outdoor or patio growing
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £30.00
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    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Fly Paper
    Pack of 4 fly papers. Traditional and non-toxic, easy to use and disposable. Can catch up to 100 flies!
    £2.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Fly Window Stickers
    Perfect and attractive way to catch flies. Sunflower design. 4 stickers in each pack.
    £4.80
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Chempak
    Citrus Feed
    A high nitrogen formula to boost growth in both summer and winter. Considerably cheaper than on Amazon!
    Summer Formula - 200g
    £10.00
    Winter Forumla 200g
    £10.00
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