'Panachée' Fig Tree
The 17th century 'Tiger Fig'
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'Panachée' Fig Tree
- Also known as the tiger fig, thanks to its stunning striped appearance, this wonderful heritage variety dates all the way back to France in the 1600s, and remains just as popular today!
- With its attractive, deeply-lobed foliage, 'Panachée' is perfect for a sunny, sheltered spot in the garden, producing an abundance of gorgeous, crimson figs with sumptuously sweet centres.
- Boasting a rich, complex, raspberry-like flavour, these figs are best eaten fresh or dried out to make for a tasty pick-me-up snack. Alternatively, use them to make our delicious fig, walnut and olive chutney.
- A self-fertile plant, this fig tree will bear its glut of fruit without the need for a pollination partner. Give it a sheltered spot in the sun and this plant will absolutely flourish.
- 'Panachée' is hardy and well-suited to UK conditions. As a relatively compact variety, it will also grow nicely in a large container on a sunny patio or balcony.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the 'Panachée' Fig Tree grows exceptionally well in a pot. In fact, restricting its root system in a container can actually encourage more prolific fruit production rather than excessive foliage growth. Ensure the pot has adequate drainage holes, and use a loam-based compost like John Innes No. 3 mixed with some grit for drainage. You will need to repot every couple of years as it grows.
How big does it get?
This tree can reach a height and spread of 3 to 4 metres if unrestricted, but it stays smaller in a container.
How much sunlight does this need?
It needs a sheltered, sunny spot, ideally south or west-facing, to ensure the fruit ripens properly in the UK climate.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
This fig tree prefers well-drained, fertile soil that is ideally neutral to slightly alkaline (pH 6.0-7.5), and if grown in a pot, you should use John Innes No. 3 compost with added grit.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water regularly during the growing season, keeping the soil moist. Reduce watering in winter when the tree is dormant.
Will this plant need pruning?
Prune in late winter to remove dead wood and maintain shape. Pinch out young shoots in summer to encourage fruiting.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Panachee' fig is renowned for its cold tolerance and is very hardy in UK conditions, withstanding temperatures down to -15°C (H5). It is ideal for growing outdoors but may benefit from a sheltered, south-facing position to ensure the fruit ripens.
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Mike’s our guy when it comes to growing soft fruits. He’s our grape guru. Our gooseberry genius. Our blueberry boffin. What Mike doesn’t know about soft fruits? Well, it simply isn’t worth knowing. Having traversed the world from Australia to Northern Ireland – and even undertaking a horticultural stint in Sweden – Mike combines his enthusiasm, technical expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and favourable climatic conditions of the Cotswolds to grow only the very juiciest, sweetest soft fruits.
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