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Fig (Ficus) Negronne (Violette De Bourdea)

Sweet tasting figs with a delicious scent!

Fig ‘Violette de Bordeaux’ is a hardy fig variety. Dating from around 1680, it was found to flourish in the gardens of the Palace of Versailles during the cold winter months.The small, purple-black figs have a wonderful perfume and lovely sweet flavour. This fig will produce two crops per year, and if protected over the winter, a second crop will ripen early during the following summer.

Height: 3m (9′). Spread: 4m (13′).

Grow fig trees in a sheltered, sunny position. A warm, south facing site against a wall is ideal. Figs prefer a moisture retentive, fertile, well drained soil that is slightly alkaline. Prior to planting fig trees, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole. Figs have a vigorous growth habit but can be restricted by constructing a 60cm (2′) square, open bottomed brick or concrete pit around the root system. Add a 15cm (6″) layer of broken stone to the base of the pit. Alternatively plant figs in large patio containers using a well drained compost such as John Innes No.3. When growing fig trees in containers they should be repotted every two years. If figs are to be wall trained, install support wires prior to planting.

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