Variegated Kumquat

$49.00

Stock at: Diaco's Heatherton
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  • Diaco's Mornington (In Stock)

Description

An ornamental citrus with variegated green and cream-striped foliage and small, oval, edible fruit with a sweet rind and tart flesh. Fragrant white flowers in spring. The variegated leaves make it a decorative specimen even when not in fruit.

Grows to around 2m. Plant in a warm, sunny position with well-drained soil. Feed with citrus fertiliser. Well suited to pots and courtyards in Melbourne. Eat fruit fresh or use in preserves and marmalades.

Botanical name: Fortunella margarita ‘Variegata’

Additional information

Dimensions3 × 5 m
Exposure

Full Sun

Soil

Rich Composted Soil

Suitable for Pots

Yes

Watering

4 (Moderate/High)