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Description
- Glossy evergreen foliage
- Fragrant white flowers through the year
- Edible, decorative fruits
- Ideal for a conservatory or sunny patio in summer
- A cross between lime and kumquat
Both decorative and delicious, Citrus ‘Limequat’ makes a beautiful container plant, bringing a touch of the Mediterranean to a conservatory or sunny patio. The glossy green leaves look good all year round, and the fragrant white flowers are followed by juicy yellow fruits which can be eaten whole or used in cooking in the same way as lemons and limes. The thin skins have a sweet flavour which contrasts well with the tart flesh.
In the right conditions, limequats can flower on and off all year round. A cross between a kumquat and a lime, they are more cold-tolerant than limes, although they will still need winter protection in the UK.
How you will receive your plants:
Selected by our team of experts and sent from our nursery, you will receive your plant in a pot, ready to plant out.
Can’t plant straight away?
Place the pot in a sheltered spot and water regularly to keep the soil moist.
Planting tips and hints:
Planting in containers:
Choose a pot with good drainage holes. Place stones or crocks (bits of broken pottery) at the bottom of the pot to stop the drainage holes clogging up. Use a good quality loam-based compost like John Innes no 2 and mix in up to 20% sharp sand or grit.
Feeding and aftercare:
Feed in spring and summer with a specialised high nitrogen citrus feed and in winter with a balanced citrus feed. Move to a frost-free environment in winter, but avoid rooms with central heating as the atmosphere will be too dry for citrus. Water sparingly in winter. Use rainwater rather than tap water when watering, especially in areas with very hard water