Thompson & Morgan Thompson & Morgan Fig (Ficus) Little Miss Figgy 3.6 Litre Potted Plant x 1, Multi

This dwarf variety is a mutation of the traditional variety 'Violette De Bordeaux'. It is an Easy to grow your own figs in even the smallest gardens! The Fig plant has a neat compact habit reaching just 1.8 tall. Each Smooth-skinned fig has sweet juicy flesh. This fig needs little skill or experience to produce a bumper crop. Grow fig trees in a sheltered, sunny position. A warm, south facing site against a wall is ideal. Figs prefer a moisture retentive, fertile, well drained soil that is slightly alkaline. Prior to planting fig trees, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole. Figs have a vigorous growth habit but can be restricted by constructing a 60cm (2') square, open bottomed brick or concrete pit around the root system. Add a 15cm (6") layer of broken stone to the base of the pit. Alternatively plant figs in large patio containers using a well drained compost such as John Innes No.3. When growing fig trees in containers they should be repotted every two years. If figs are to be wall trained, install support wires prior to planting. Water fig trees regularly, particularly during hot dry periods. Figs will not require much feeding except for a mulch of well rotted manure or compost to the base of the plant in spring. In particularly cold areas container grown plants can be moved to a frost free position in winter to protect the developing fruits and fruit bearing shoot tips from frost. Protect the fruits and stems of figs grown outdoors by wrapping them in a layer of straw and hessian in severe weather. Caution: The foliage and sap of Ficus carica is harmful if eaten and may irritate the skin and eyes. Features: A fantastic ornamental and fruit-bearing plant Specifications: Dimensions: H:20 x W:20 x D:16 cm Weight: 1.4 kg Colour: Multi Guarantee: 1 Year Model Number: KF2559

Price: £30.99 from Robert Dyas