Description

Ficus ‘Panache’ is a deciduous fruiting shrub or small tree that earns its place in any garden. Panache, also known as the tiger fig, produces unusual fruits striped green and yellow, with sweet, strawberry-red flesh. It needs a warm, sunny spot to ripen well and makes a talking point on a patio.

Fig trees bring a Mediterranean feel to UK gardens with their large, lobed leaves and sweet, delicious fruit. Given a warm, sunny spot and restricted roots, many varieties crop reliably outdoors here.

Key features of Ficus ‘Panache’

• Plant type: Deciduous fruiting shrub or small tree
• Season of interest: Summer fruit
• Look: Green and yellow striped figs with sweet red flesh
• Height and spread: 2.5m x 2.5m (or smaller in a pot)
• Position: Full sun in a sheltered, warm spot
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Hardiness: Hardy in most UK areas
• Supplied in: 3L pot
• Best for: sunny walls and courtyards, large containers, edible gardens, patio pots

Why choose Ficus ‘Panache’?

• Unusual striped fruits
• Sweet red flesh
• Best in a warm, sunny spot

Where to plant Ficus ‘Panache’

Ficus ‘Panache’ grows best in full sun in a sheltered, warm spot, in well-drained soil. It is a good choice for sunny walls and courtyards, and also works well for large containers, edible gardens and patio pots. Pair with olives, lavender and grasses for a Mediterranean feel.

How to plant Ficus ‘Panache’

Give the pot a good soak first. Then dig a wide planting hole, enrich the soil with compost, and plant so the top of the root ball sits level with the ground. Firm in gently and water well, then add a mulch to hold in moisture.

How to care for Ficus ‘Panache’

Water regularly in pots. Feed with a high-potash feed in summer. Restrict the roots in a large pot or planting pit to encourage fruiting; prune in spring. Prune in early spring to remove crossing or damaged branches, and pinch out new shoots in summer. Unripe fruit may drop in cold summers.

Growing Ficus ‘Panache’ in a pot

Excellent in large pots, which helps fruiting. Use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3, make sure the pot has drainage holes, and water regularly in summer, as containers dry out faster than borders.

Grown in the UK, for UK gardens

Our plants are nursery-grown at St Annes in North West England, raised outdoors and in tunnels in real UK weather rather than a hothouse, so they arrive healthy, acclimatised and well rooted. This Ficus ‘Panache’ is supplied in a 3L pot. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.

Frequently asked questions

How big does Ficus ‘Panache’ grow?
Ficus ‘Panache’ typically reaches 2.5m x 2.5m (or smaller in a pot), depending on position, soil and pruning.

When does Ficus ‘Panache’ look its best?
Its main season of interest is summer fruit, when it shows green and yellow striped figs with sweet red flesh.

Is Ficus ‘Panache’ hardy?
Hardy in most UK areas.

How do I prune Ficus ‘Panache’?
Prune in early spring to remove crossing or damaged branches, and pinch out new shoots in summer.

Will Ficus ‘Panache’ fruit in the UK?
Yes, given a sunny, sheltered spot and restricted roots.

Can Ficus ‘Panache’ grow in a pot?
Yes. Pots restrict the roots, which helps fruiting.

Add Ficus ‘Panache’ to your basket today and enjoy summer fruit interest in your garden.