Kumquat ministem 20

Kumquat (Citrus japonica) — Mediterranean plant.

Kumquat (Citrus japonica) – Mediterranean plant. The kumquat produces small oval fruit eaten skin and all; very decorative in a pot.

Benefits

• Mediterranean look, decorative on the terrace
• Drought- and heat-resistant

Seasonal care

• Spring: Start of the growing season: apply a suitable fertiliser and provide full sun.
• Summer: Water moderately. Tolerates heat and drought well.
• Autumn: Harvest when ripe (winter). Autumn is the ideal time for planting.
• Winter: Tolerates down to -5°C; in cold areas protect the base with mulch.

Specifications

• Botanical name: Citrus japonica
• Botanical family: Rutaceae
• Life cycle: Perennial
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Exposure: Sun
• Placement: Outdoors / container
• Growth rate: Medium
• Minimum temperature: -5 °C
• Drought resistance: High
• Mature height: 100-200 cm
• Mature width: 80-150 cm
• Flowering period: Summer
• Flower colour: Mixed
• Fragrance: Intense
• Fruiting period: Winter
• Soil: Well drained, sandy loam
• pH: 6,0-7,5
• Watering: Moderate
• Fertilising: Spring–summer
• Pruning: Spring
• Mulching: Recommended (in winter)
• Product code: 4037302
• EAN code: 6420384037302

Warnings

• Frost-sensitive – shelter in winter in northern regions
• Requires a pot with good drainage

Frequently asked questions

Does it survive winter outdoors?
Partly – it tolerates down to -5°C; in very cold areas protect the base or shelter it.

What exposure and watering does it prefer?
Sun; moderate watering. The kumquat produces small oval fruit eaten skin and all; very decorative in a pot.

When is it harvested / does it fruit?
Fruiting period: winter.