Citrus — Fruit
Citrus
Full sun, moderate watering — frost tender — shelter over winter.
- Plant out
- Apr
- Harvest
- Aug
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- Hardiness
- H2
- Season
- all year
- Height
- 100–150 cm
- Spacing
- 150 cm
- Pets
- Safe around pets
Growing notes
Grows to 1-1.5 metres. Space about 100-150cm apart.
Safe around pets
The juice and peel of lemons and limes can make skin extra sensitive to sunlight, causing a burn-like rash where they touched. Wash any juice off your hands and arms before going out in the sun. If a rash or blistering appears, get medical advice.
→ NHS 111, or your GP.