Thompson & Morgan Half-Hardy Lime Fruit Tree ‘Tahiti’ Potted Garden Plant, Self-Fertile, High Yielding Ideal for Kitchen Gardens, Allotments, Patio and Containers 1x 5 Litre

• Growing the Lime Tree Tahiti successfully will reward you with fantastic, seedless limes produced in abundance.
• Delicate clusters of tiny white flowers fill the air with their fragrance in spring, giving this fruit tree both great practicality and garden appeal.
• This lime tree is also self-fertile, meaning it doesn't need do be planted with a pollinating partner to grow successfully, making it more gardener friendly.
• Potted garden plant; Supplied as 1 x 5 Litre Lime Fruit Tree Tahiti in a 5L pot.

The Thompson & Morgan Tahiti Lime makes a stunning patio feature and produces bright green, zesty fruits throughout the year. Set against a foil of glossy, dark foliage, the delicate clusters of white flowers fill the air with their delicious fragrance. The fruits that follow may take up to a year to ripen but are well worth the wait. The lovely seedless limes are produces in abundance and if left on the tree will eventually turn yellow. Once harvested, limes will keep for up to 2 weeks. Thompson & Morgan Tahiti Lime trees are capable of surviving brief periods of cold below 0°C, but are best grown in large containers and moved indoors to a bright, frost-free position from autumn to spring. This tree is self-fertile and will not need a pollination partner. Propagated onto ‘PS’ rootstock and supplied as a large specimen bush (often in fruit) in a 5 litre pot. Plant citrus trees in patio containers in a mix of ericaceous compost and neutral, soil based compost such as John Innes No. 3. Repot the plant at its original soil level and firm well into the new container. Water well and position in a frost free position in full sun. Stand citrus trees outside from May to October. Water freely in summer and mist leaves daily to increase humidity and discourage pests. Feed with citrus plant fertiliser every 2 weeks. Move plants indoors from October to a bright, frost free position (4-12°C) away from cold draughts and radiators. Reduce watering in winter but do not let the plant dry out completely. Too much or too little water may cause the fruits to drop. Ideal For: Patio, Kitchen Gardens, Greenhouse, Conservatory, Scented Gardens, Exotic Gardens, Specimen Plant Hardiness: Half-Hardy Position In: Full Sun Height: Up to 200cm (78.7in) Spread: Up to 150cm (59.1in) Ease of Growing: A Little Experience Ease of Aftercare: A Little Experience