Xela's Garden

Apply a generous 5cm - 7cm (2in - 3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant.

In late-spring or early summer after flowering lightly cut back any branches that spoil the symmetry of the plant and apply a generous 5cm - 7cm (2in - 3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant.

Cuttings of half-ripe wood with a heel, July/August in a frame

In autumn trim back lightly any branches that obscure the display of fruit.

Cuttings of mature wood of the current year's growth, preferably with a heel, November in a frame.

In late-spring or early summer after flowering lightly cut back any branches that spoil the symmetry of the plant

Apply a generous 5cm - 7cm (2in - 3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant.

In late-spring or early summer after flowering lightly cut back any branches that spoil the symmetry of the plant

In late-spring or early summer after flowering lightly cut back any branches that spoil the symmetry of the plant

Cuttings of half-ripe wood with a heel, July/August in a frame

In autumn trim back lightly any branches that obscure the display of fruit.