Description

Citrus limon – Lemon Standard

Overview:
Bring a Mediterranean touch to your garden, patio, or balcony with the Citrus Lemon Standard, an elegant small tree with glossy evergreen foliage, fragrant white blossoms, and zesty yellow fruits. This beautiful standard-form lemon tree is perfect for containers and makes a striking feature in urban gardens. Enjoy freshly picked lemons for cooking, drinks, and baking while benefiting from its delightful citrus fragrance. Pair with rosemary, thyme, or lavender for a stunning sun-loving display.

Plants supplied in a grower’s pot, decorative pot not included.

Key Features & Care:
Mature Height: 1.5-2.5m (can be kept smaller with pruning)
Mature Spread: 1-2m
Flower Colour: Fragrant white blossoms
Flowering Period: Spring to summer (with repeat flowering possible)
Foliage: Evergreen, glossy green leaves
Fragrant: Yes, highly scented flowers and foliage
Growth Rate: Moderate
Hardiness: Best kept in a greenhouse or sheltered outdoor position in the UK (protect from frost)
Position: Full sun, sheltered spot
Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained
Soil PH: Neutral to slightly acidic
Soil Type: Loam, sandy, well-draining compost
Wildlife Friendly: Attracts pollinators

Perfect For:
Growing in pots on patios, balconies, or conservatories
Adding a Mediterranean feel to urban gardens
Producing homegrown lemons for cooking and drinks
Fragrant, decorative, and easy-care container gardening

How to Grow:
Plant in a large pot with well-draining citrus compost and position in full sun. Water regularly in summer but avoid waterlogging. Protect from frost by bringing indoors or covering in winter. Feed with a citrus fertiliser for healthy growth and abundant fruiting.

Please note: Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.