fig Little Miss Figgy ('Lmf01') (PBR)
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A naturally compact fig, bred specifically for its dwarfing habit, 'Miss Figgy' is ideal for smaller spaces. Its foliage looks just the same as the larger species, but it forms on smaller, well-balanced plants, which are perfect for the patio. The fruit it can produce (usually after a long, hot summer), is delicious baked with maple syrup and and served with a dollop of mascarpone cheese - washed down with an espresso or liqueur…yum!
How to care for Ficus carica Little Miss Figgy ('Lmf01') (PBR):
Little Miss Figgy grows best in full sun and well-drained soil, and its compact form makes it perfect for pots or small gardens. For best crops, plant it in a container to restrict the roots, either on the patio or by sinking the pot into the ground. When planting, water in well and mulch lightly, keeping mulch away from the stem. A south or west-facing wall adds warmth and helps the fruit ripen.
Keep the soil moist but not soggy while the plant establishes. Once settled, it becomes drought-tolerant, though container plants need more frequent watering and occasional repotting. Use well-drained, fertile soil and feed sparingly—just a little balanced fertiliser in early spring is usually enough.
Hardy down to around -15 °C, Little Miss Figgy is well suited to UK gardens and can produce two to three crops a year. In autumn, keep only the pea-sized fruits tucked into the leaf joints, as these can overwinter and ripen the following summer. To protect them, mulch around the base and, in colder areas, wrap the plant or insulate the crown with fleece or straw. Prune in spring once frosts have passed, removing weak or frost-damaged growth and thinning shoots to let in light. A light summer trim—cutting new shoots back to five or six leaves—will encourage a bushier shape and better fruiting.
Keep the soil moist but not soggy while the plant establishes. Once settled, it becomes drought-tolerant, though container plants need more frequent watering and occasional repotting. Use well-drained, fertile soil and feed sparingly—just a little balanced fertiliser in early spring is usually enough.
Hardy down to around -15 °C, Little Miss Figgy is well suited to UK gardens and can produce two to three crops a year. In autumn, keep only the pea-sized fruits tucked into the leaf joints, as these can overwinter and ripen the following summer. To protect them, mulch around the base and, in colder areas, wrap the plant or insulate the crown with fleece or straw. Prune in spring once frosts have passed, removing weak or frost-damaged growth and thinning shoots to let in light. A light summer trim—cutting new shoots back to five or six leaves—will encourage a bushier shape and better fruiting.
Eventual height:
1.2m
Eventual spread:
1.2m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This plant is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
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Humans/Pets: Harmful to skin with sunlight
2 litre pot | 60 - 80cm tall
£29.75
available to order from spring
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3 × 2 litre pots
£59.99
£20.00 each
available to order from spring
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