lime

lime tree

size: 2 litre pot 30-40cm

available to order from summer 2012

£34.99 £26.99

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• Position: full sun
• Soil: moist but well-drained, slightly acidic soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Hardiness: tender to frost hardy (needs winter protection)
  
  Fragrant white flowers open from red-tinted buds throughout the summer and are followed by green limes up to 10cm long. A compact, large shrub that is best grown in a pot where it can be placed in afrost-free place in winter.
  
  
• Garden care: In pots grow in soil-based or ericaceous compost in full sun. Feed every two weeks with a specialist citrus fertiliser. Pot on or top-dress plants in late winter. Move outside after the risk of frost has passed to a sunny, sheltered patio. Keep pruning to a minimum, but if necessary lightly trim to remove misplaced branches and maintain a compact habit immediately after flowering.