x Citrofortunella microcarpa (Calamondin)

Common name: Calamondin

Description: The Calamondin, or Calamondin Orange, is one of the most popular and ornamental of all indoor citrus, producing a continuous display of intensely fragrant white flowers alongside an almost permanent crop of small, round, bright orange fruits on a compact, bushy evergreen plant. The combination of richly perfumed blossom, glossy dark green foliage, and jewel-like fruits creates a stunning and productive ornamental plant perfect for a bright conservatory or sunny windowsill in the UK. The fruits are used in marmalades, sauces, and drinks.

Other benefits: near-continuous flowering and fruiting, intensely fragrant, edible fruits, excellent in pots

Wildlife attraction: bees are attracted to the fragrant flowers when placed outdoors in summer

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 1m x 0.8m (in a container)

Position: full sun; bright and sheltered; best indoors or in a conservatory in the UK

Soil pH: neutral to slightly acid

Moisture: regular watering with excellent drainage; reduce in winter; mist leaves occasionally

Winter hardiness: not frost hardy; minimum temperature 5°C