Opening Hours:- The nursery is now closed for Winter maintenance. Our online shop is still open and plants can be collected from the nursery.
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Tel.01326 290722
The nursery is situated in the Lizard village, which is surrounded by some of the most spectacular coastline you could wish to find. Cross Common Nursery is proud to call itself the most Southerly nursery in mainland Britain.
We specialise in Citrus Trees, Passiflora, Coastal Plants, Unusual and Exotic plants, many of which are propagated on the Nursery. We offer a wide range of plants for customers who dare to be different!.
Buddha's Hand. An unusual citrus tree with curious fruits that has 'fingers'. The fruits are yellow and hand shaped. The fruit is used in China and Japan for perfuming rooms and is a symbol of wealth and happiness. The fruit is almost all peel and pith and is excellent for a very fragrant zest. A plant for the collector. 24cm pot approx 110cm (inc pot).
The Carrubaro Lemon originates from Sicily and is 4 seasons variety. It produces juicy yellow fruits which contrast nicely with the young purplish growth of new leaves and tinged flowers that are highly scented. Nice plants with fruits forming approx 120cms (inc pot)
This many-branched shrub with long serrated leaves that give it a natural scrambling habit. Rust coloured new growth adds depth and texture while the pale-yellow flower spikes are densely packed with blooms from October - January. In cultivation this species often grows smaller than in the wild often mature below 1.5 x 1.5m. 15cm pot
A bushy shrub with yellow or orange flower spikes 75-100 mm wide and up to 450 mm long occur from April to August.Narrow leaves that have serrated edges. In older plants the serrations may be missing and the edge rolled inwards. Prefers a light to medium well-drained soil in an open sunny position, avoid waterlogged soils. Drought and frost resistant and...
Lions Ear. Semi-evergreen sparingly branched, erect shrub. Has whorls of tubular, bright orange flowers in summer to late autumn. Half hardy. Needs full sun and rich well drained soil. Cut back to within 15cms of ground in spring. 2-3ltr pot
The variegated 'Chilean Guava'. This plant has such pretty multi-coloured foliage. Small pink flowers in early summer are followed by dark red edible fruits which reputedly taste like strawberries! This plant is best grown in sun in well drained soil. We think it looks great grown in a container.
An unusual shrub originating from SA to 1.5m tall, with glossy, deep green leaves and racemes of slightly 2-lipped, funnel-shaped pale lilac flowers 5cm across, finely veined with purple. Half Hardy 17cm pot
Red Angels Trumpet. Spectacular shrub with an abundance of superb, large, trumpet-shaped, yellow and orange-red flowers from late summer to frosts. A tender shrub, originating from Peru, needing winter protection, it is perfect for pot or container growing. Makes a lovely specimen plant for your patio. 5ltr pot
The Canary Island Bellflower, Canarina canariensis, is a fast growing, climbing plant that grows from a tuber and can reach 2-3 metres in height when provided with a support. It normally grows in forested areas, so protect from very hot sun in summer to protect tubers form drying out. It prefers a sunny, sheltered position in a humus rich well drained...
A lovely Lemon Meyer mini stem approx. 50cms high (inc pot) Ideal for a G&T's. The Meyer Lemon is a cross between a Lemon and Mandarin producing fruit that are sweeter than normal lemons. Nice looking trees that currently with colouring fruits. 19cm pot
An unusual evergreen shrub. It has a bushy habit and narrow pointed sage green leaves. In early summer it bears intoxicatingly scented creamy yellow flowers. Best grown in full sun in well drained soil. People will wonder where the fragrance is coming from! 3ltr pot
Flame flower. A lovely herbaceous climber, with clover like leaves and clusters of brilliant red 1inch flowers in summer and autumn. Best grown in a cool moist shady site. 2ltr pot.
Lemon Tree. A Lemon tree approx 70-80cms high looking great with fruits. Flowers and fruits throughout the year. Nice full plants currently with green fruits. Looking really nice. A great gift. 20cm pot.
Feed for citrus plants during the summer. (160g). This item can be posted separately, if no other plants are ordered: p&p charge of £4.50. (Delivery charge will be adjusted when payment processed)
Feed for citrus plants during the winter. Use from October. (160g). This item can be posted separately, if no other plants are ordered: p&p charge of £4.50. (Delivery charge will be adjusted when payment processed)
Lemon Tree. A lovely full standard 4 Seasons lemon tree approximately 110cms tall. Currently with green fruits and bud/flowers. Looking nice. The 4 seasons Lemon will flower and produce fruit several times a year. 24cm pot.
Meyer Lemon. A cross between a Lemon and Mandarin producing fruit that are sweeter than normal lemons. Lovely standard 50-60cm high. Currently with flowers/fruits forming. 19cm pot
Lime Tree. A lovely standard Lime tree, approx 70-80cms (inc pot). A great plant to produce tasty Limes for G&T's. Fruiting sized grafted trees, not currently in fruit. 20cm pot
Lemon Tree. A lovely lemon tree on a short stem approx 55cms high. Flowers and fruits throughout the year. Currently with green fruit. Makes a lovely gift. 16cm pot
Scented leaves with a zesty lime flavour. Used in Thai cooking. This plant also produces flowers and bumpy skinned fruits too. Unusual 'double' leaves. Nice leafy plants Approx. 70-80cms tall. 20cm pot.
A lovely tree approx 70cms high (inc.pot) Produces sweet juicy tasty Oranges. Fruiting sized trees. A lovely plant to give as a gift. Nice trees. Currently with flowers/buds. 20cm pot.
Scented leaves with a zesty lime flavour. Used in Thai cooking. This plant also produces flowers and bumpy skinned fruits too. Young cutting raised plants for growing on. 9cm pot approx 25cm (inc pot) PLEASE NOTE A £3 SHIPPING DISCOUNT WILL BE APPLIED ON DISPATCH FOR SINGLE PLANTS.