{"product_id":"ficus-c-rouge-de-bordeaux-15-litre-pot","title":"Ficus c. Rouge De Bordeaux 15 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFicus carica 'Rouge de Bordeaux' (Fig)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRich, rewarding, and unmistakably Mediterranean, \u003cstrong\u003eFicus carica 'Rouge de Bordeaux'\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the finest dessert figs available for UK gardens. This deciduous shrub or small tree produces an abundance of small to medium-sized figs with deep violet-purple skin and intensely sweet, dark red flesh — widely regarded as among the best-flavoured of all fig varieties. Its bold, deeply lobed foliage adds dramatic structure and a lush, exotic character from spring through to autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Rouge de Bordeaux' is a tried-and-trusted French heritage variety, long prized for the exceptional quality of its fruit. It is well suited to growing against a sunny wall, in a sheltered courtyard, or in a container where root restriction encourages prolific fruiting. Hardy across much of the UK with a little care, it rewards gardeners with a generous harvest of luscious, home-grown figs in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun; ideally planted against a warm, south- or south-west-facing wall to maximise ripening\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil of moderate fertility; avoid overly rich conditions, which promote leafy growth at the expense of fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sheltered from cold winds and late frosts; hardy in most UK regions, particularly in milder areas or against a wall\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoot restriction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives when roots are confined — plant in a container or use a root barrier to encourage fruiting rather than excessive vegetative growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during the growing season, particularly in dry spells; consistent moisture while fruits are swelling helps prevent fruit drop\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring; a potassium-rich feed in summer supports fruit development\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter or early spring when dormant; remove dead, damaged, or overcrowded branches to maintain an open framework and encourage new fruiting growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter care:\u003c\/strong\u003e In colder gardens, protect the embryonic fruitlets (tiny figs visible in autumn) with horticultural fleece over winter — these will ripen the following summer; remove any figs larger than a pea in autumn, as these are unlikely to survive and ripen\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a generous mulch of well-rotted compost or bark around the base each spring to retain moisture and protect the roots\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eHeritage French variety renowned for exceptionally sweet, dark-fleshed fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDeep violet-purple figs with rich, intensely flavoured red flesh\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBold, deeply lobed deciduous foliage with strong architectural character\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSuitable for open borders, trained wall specimens, or container growing\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eHardy in most UK gardens; particularly productive in warm, sheltered positions\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread: 2.5–4 m (more compact when grown in a container or trained)\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57656587682118,"sku":"174303","price":62.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/ficus-c-rouge-de-bordeaux-15-litre-pot","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}