Now you can grow figs, no matter what size garden you have! A dwarf mutation of ‘Violette de Bordeaux’, ‘Little Miss Figgy’ is neat and compact, and perfectly happy planted in a large patio pot. Ornamental, lobed leaves provide cover for the juicy, smooth skinned fruits. You will also get the bonus of two crops per year, in spring and autumn.
Height: 1.8m (6’). Spread: 1.2m (4’).
Growing Information
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.
