Fruit

Fig

Ficus carica

Restricted roots make figs fruit better — perfect for a big pot.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained

Difficulty

Easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Fruit

Lifecycle

Perennial

Hardiness

Hardy

mediterraneanperennial

Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Thompson & Morgan stocks cold-hardy fig varieties suited to London's climate, including fan-trained cultivars.

Crocus

Crocus offers large terracotta pots essential for container-growing figs indoors through London winters.

Amazon UK

Amazon UK stocks fig-specific pruning tools and frost protection materials needed for London gardens.