Limequat (Citrus × floridana) — compact lime × kumquat hybrid with fragrant flowers and small, oval, yellow-green, tangy fruit that can be eaten whole, skin and all; overwinter under shelter.
Botanical name: Citrus × floridana
Position: Sun
Flowering: Spring–summer
Height: 100–250 cm
Winter care: tolerates brief frosts to −3 °C, but roots are exposed in a pot — overwinter in a bright, cool place (5–10 °C)
Watering: let the surface of the compost dry between waterings; in a pot in summer it needs regular watering. Never leave water in the saucer.
Available size: Ø 15 cm
| Life cycle | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Frost hardiness | Not frost-hardy |