Have You got a place to grow Citrus?
For the vast majority of people the answer is almost certainly yes.
Citrus need a light frost-free spot for the winter.
This can be as grand as an orangery for larger specimens or as modest as a sunny windowsill for our smaller plants.
Most can be placed outside when the frosts have left us at the end of May until the end of September just before they return.
If kept in a sunny window, ideally this should
be away from radiators. Patio doors and bay windows can be excellent places to
over-winter citrus.In greenhouses and conservatories, the minimum temperature
should be around 4c (38f). This will guarantee that every nook and cranny is
frost-free. Plants can of course be kept warmer but this is the minimum we keep
here at the nursery to conserve energy.
Electric fan heaters are fine for citrus as is under floor heating and radiators
(a few feet away).
Heaters using oil, gas or paraffin must have flues as those without will cause
severe leaf-drop on citrus.If you have a light frost-free spot then Citrus
should do well.
All plant orders are supplied with a fact sheet on cultivation.
Don't forget to order our special citrus fertiliser with your plants. We produce
it here at the nursery and use it each watering Winter and Summer.
If there is a particular variety that you are looking for, please tell us as we may have it or be able to propagate one for you click here to email us.